What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old magistrates awfully idle in the main after retiring (7)" mean?

The definition is "Old magistrates". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IDLE (synonym="IDLE") + SEA (synonym="the main") = AEDILES; definition: "Old magistrates" The answer is AEDILES.

Old magistrates awfully idle in the main after retiring (7)

Independent Cryptic #11809 | 21 Across | 2024-08-15 flower

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