What does the cryptic crossword clue "Historian covering royal uniform (6)" mean?

The definition is "uniform". The wordplay uses charade, container. LIVY (synonym of "Historian") + ER (synonym of "royal") [container: "covering"]; definition: "uniform" The answer is LIVERY.

Historian covering royal uniform (6)

Times Cryptic #28534 | 6 Down | 2023-02-23 flower

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