What does the cryptic crossword clue "One throwing out England's first conqueror (7)" mean?

The definition is "One throwing out". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. E (first letter of "England's") + VICTOR (synonym of "conqueror") [first letter: "first"]; definition: "One throwing out" The answer is EVICTOR.

One throwing out England's first conqueror (7)

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