What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make uneasy male dons ready for a dance? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Make uneasy". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DISCO (synonym="dons") + M (synonym="male") + FIT (synonym="ready for a dance?") = DISCOMFIT; definition: "Make uneasy" The answer is DISCOMFIT.

Make uneasy male dons ready for a dance? (9)

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