What does the cryptic crossword clue "Legend upset by article describing old empire (7)" mean?

The definition is "describing old empire". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. MOTTO (synonym of "Legend") + AN (synonym of "article") [reversal: "upset"]; definition: "describing old empire" The answer is OTTOMAN.

Legend upset by article describing old empire (7)

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