What does the cryptic crossword clue "Run from church in warm coat (6)" mean?

The definition is "Run". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLEE (synonym of "Run") + CE (synonym of "church"); definition: "warm coat" The answer is FLEECE.

Run from church in warm coat (6)

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