What does the cryptic crossword clue "Inappropriately, give hands to married ladies when dancing (7)" mean?

The definition is "Inappropriately, give hands". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of LADIES ("ladies") [anagram: "dancing"] + M (abbreviation of "married") = MISDEAL; definition: "Inappropriately, give hands" The answer is MISDEAL.

Inappropriately, give hands to married ladies when dancing (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29001 | 17 Down | 2023-02-23 flower

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