What does the cryptic crossword clue "One takes an oath for girl in front of soldiers (9)" mean?

The definition is "One takes an oath". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (abbreviation="for") + MISS (synonym="girl") + OR (abbreviation="soldiers") = PROMISSOR; definition: "One takes an oath" The answer is PROMISSOR.

One takes an oath for girl in front of soldiers (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29155 | 21 Across | 2023-08-22 flower

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