What does the cryptic crossword clue "Manuscript proceeds haltingly, and is translated into French after a year (10)" mean?

The definition is "Manuscript". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PA (synonym="per ammum, a year") + LIMPS (synonym="proceeds haltingly") + EST (synonym="“is” in French") = PALIMPSEST; definition: "Manuscript" The answer is PALIMPSEST.

Manuscript proceeds haltingly, and is translated into French after a year (10)

Times Cryptic #28869 | 24 Across | 2024-03-20 flower

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