What does the cryptic crossword clue "Governess protecting current brood here (5)" mean?

The definition is "here". The wordplay uses charade, container. EYRE (synonym of "Governess") + I (synonym of "current") [container: "protecting"]; definition: "brood here" The answer is EYRIE.

Governess protecting current brood here (5)

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