What does the cryptic crossword clue "Restrained, cut line in second edition (8)" mean?

The definition is "Restrained". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "second") + HACK (synonym of "cut") + L (synonym of "line") + ED (synonym of "edition"); definition: "Restrained," The answer is SHACKLED.

Restrained, cut line in second edition (8)

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