What does the cryptic crossword clue "Masculinity of Scot, having his moment (8)" mean?

The definition is "Masculinity". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAC (synonym="”Scot”") + HIS (synonym="from surface") + MO (synonym="moment") = MACHISMO; definition: "Masculinity" The answer is MACHISMO.

Masculinity of Scot, having his moment (8)

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