What does the cryptic crossword clue "Last seen of vegetarianism, then swallow – this? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Last seen of vegetarianism, then swallow – this?". The wordplay uses charade, parts. M (last letter of "seen of vegetarianism,") + EAT (synonym of "swallow -") [last letter: "Last"] The answer is MEAT.

Last seen of vegetarianism, then swallow – this? (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29282 | 6 Down | 2024-01-18 flower

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