What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gallons swallowed in George's house — might this result? (8)" mean?

The definition is "might this result?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). G (synonym="gallons") in HANOVER (synonym="the house of four King Georges") = HANGOVER; definition: "— might this result?" The answer is HANGOVER.

Gallons swallowed in George's house — might this result? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29115 | 17 Down | 2023-07-06 flower

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