What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plead to keep too much in a workshop (7)" mean?

The definition is "workshop". The wordplay uses charade, container. BEG (synonym of "Plead") + OTT (synonym of "too much") + A (abbreviation of "a") [container: "to keep"]; definition: "workshop" The answer is BOTTEGA.

Plead to keep too much in a workshop (7)

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