What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former claimant seen in unattractive quarrel (9)" mean?

The definition is "Former claimant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PLAIN (synonym="unattractive") + TIFF (synonym="quarrel") = PLAINTIFF; definition: "Former claimant" The answer is PLAINTIFF.

Former claimant seen in unattractive quarrel (9)

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