What does the cryptic crossword clue "Harry essentially severed connections with English (9)" mean?

The definition is "Harry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PER (synonym="PER") + SE (synonym="essentially") + CUT (synonym="severed connections") + E (synonym="essentially") = PERSECUTE; definition: "Harry" The answer is PERSECUTE.

Harry essentially severed connections with English (9)

Times Cryptic #29111 | 26 Across | 2024-12-27 flower

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