What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mournful European member with current account (7)" mean?

The definition is "Mournful". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym of "European") + LEG (synonym of "member") + I (synonym of "current") + AC (synonym of "account"); definition: "Mournful" The answer is ELEGIAC.

Mournful European member with current account (7)

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