What does the cryptic crossword clue "Number wearing jewellery chattering (10)" mean?

The definition is "chattering". The wordplay uses charade, container. ETHER (synonym of "Number") + BLING (synonym of "jewellery") [container: "wearing"]; definition: "chattering" The answer is BLETHERING.

Number wearing jewellery chattering (10)

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