What does the cryptic crossword clue "Madam favouring kippers has seconds (9)" mean?

The definition is "Madam". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym="favouring") + CURE (synonym="kippers") + SS (abbreviation="seconds") = PROCURESS; definition: "Madam" The answer is PROCURESS.

Madam favouring kippers has seconds (9)

Guardian Cryptic #25278 | 15 Across | 2011-03-24 flower

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