What does the cryptic crossword clue "Revised parish list made fine distinctions (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "fine distinctions". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PARISH + LIST = SPLITHAIRS; definition: "fine distinctions" The answer is SPLITHAIRS.

Revised parish list made fine distinctions (5,5)

Guardian Cryptic #24482 | 12 Across | 2008-09-01 flower

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