What does the cryptic crossword clue "In retirement Duchess appears somewhat old-fashioned (5)" mean?

The definition is "old-fashioned". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "in retirement duchESS APpears somewhat old-fashioned" The answer is PASSE.

In retirement Duchess appears somewhat old-fashioned (5)

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