What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quiet secretary tucking into wine that's laid down (10)" mean?

The definition is "laid down". The wordplay uses charade, container. P (synonym of "Quiet") + SCRIBE (synonym of "secretary") + RED (synonym of "wine") [container: "tucking"]; definition: "laid down" The answer is PRESCRIBED.

Quiet secretary tucking into wine that's laid down (10)

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