What does the cryptic crossword clue "Large woman massaged in stages (8)" mean?

The definition is "Large woman". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IN + STAGES = GIANTESS; definition: "Large woman" The answer is GIANTESS.

Large woman massaged in stages (8)

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