What does the cryptic crossword clue "Monkey in scruffy state seen around Lincoln? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Monkey". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ABE (synonym="Lincoln") in MANGY (synonym="in scruffy state") = MANGABEY; definition: "Monkey" The answer is MANGABEY.

Monkey in scruffy state seen around Lincoln? (8)

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