What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old curse, fifty squeezed into French accommodation? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Old curse,". The wordplay uses charade, container. L (synonym of "fifty") + MAISON (synonym of "French accommodation?") [container: "squeezed"]; definition: "Old curse," The answer is MALISON.

Old curse, fifty squeezed into French accommodation? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #27559 | 20 Down | 2018-07-12 flower

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