What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lively girl cut short character embracing Bill (7)" mean?

The definition is "Lively girl". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AD (synonym="bill") in LETTE (synonym="LETTE") = LADETTE; definition: "Lively girl" The answer is LADETTE.

Lively girl cut short character embracing Bill (7)

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