What does the cryptic crossword clue "Large gent tore off glasses (9)" mean?

The definition is "glasses". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of GENTTORE ("gent tore") [anagram: "off"] + L (abbreviation of "Large") = LORGNETTE; definition: "glasses" The answer is LORGNETTE.

Large gent tore off glasses (9)

Independent Cryptic #11640 | 27 Across | 2024-01-31 flower

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