What does the cryptic crossword clue "Love in Macbeth represented great sacrifice (8)" mean?

The definition is "great sacrifice". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MACBETH ("Macbeth") [anagram: "represented"] + O (abbreviation of "Love") = HECATOMB; definition: "great sacrifice" The answer is HECATOMB.

Love in Macbeth represented great sacrifice (8)

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