What does the cryptic crossword clue "Roman general an old man seizing control (7)" mean?

The definition is "Roman general". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). A (synonym="old man") + GRIP (synonym="control") + PA (synonym="old man") = AGRIPPA; definition: "Roman general" The answer is AGRIPPA.

Roman general an old man seizing control (7)

Times Cryptic #28852 | 23 Across | 2024-02-29 flower

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