What does the cryptic crossword clue "Historic duchy, as standard, has a Duke (8)" mean?

The definition is "Historic duchy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NORM (synonym="standard") + ANDY (synonym="Prince Andrew") = NORMANDY; definition: "Historic duchy," The answer is NORMANDY.

Historic duchy, as standard, has a Duke (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29160 | 26 Across | 2023-08-28 flower

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