What does the cryptic crossword clue "'Kept by tame owners', as pet would say? (4)" mean?

The definition is "as pet would say?". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "ta me ow ners" The answer is MEOW.

'Kept by tame owners', as pet would say? (4)

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