What does the cryptic crossword clue "Send a pound back for English martyr (7)" mean?

The definition is "martyr". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. REMIT (synonym of "Send") + A (abbreviation of "a") + L (abbreviation of "pound") [reversal: "back"]; definition: "English martyr" The answer is LATIMER.

Send a pound back for English martyr (7)

Guardian Cryptic #23264 | 23 Across | 2004-10-04 flower

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