What does the cryptic crossword clue "Managed without fur that's rendered unserviceable (8)" mean?

The definition is "rendered unserviceable". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SABLE (synonym="SABLE") in DID (synonym="DID") = DISABLED; definition: "rendered unserviceable" The answer is DISABLED.

Managed without fur that's rendered unserviceable (8)

Guardian Cryptic #26070 | 16 Down | 2013-10-04 flower

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