What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pallor of one confined by previous head (9)" mean?

The definition is "Pallor". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PAST (synonym="previous") + I (synonym="one") + NESS (synonym="head") = PASTINESS; definition: "Pallor" The answer is PASTINESS.

Pallor of one confined by previous head (9)

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