What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old-fashioned when receiving short order and seriously committed (9)" mean?

The definition is "seriously committed". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EDIC (synonym="EDIC") in DATED (synonym="DATED") = DEDICATED; definition: "seriously committed" The answer is DEDICATED.

Old-fashioned when receiving short order and seriously committed (9)

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