What does the cryptic crossword clue "Harm in boasting symbol of ownership (4-4)" mean?

The definition is "symbol of ownership". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MAR (synonym="harm, as a verb = damage") in SWANK (synonym="boasting, as a noun") = SWANMARK; definition: "symbol of ownership" The answer is SWANMARK.

Harm in boasting symbol of ownership (4-4)

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