What does the cryptic crossword clue "She makes a good speech acting in gold braid (8)" mean?

The definition is "She makes a good speech". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OR (synonym="heraldic term for the colour gold") + A (synonym="abbreviation for acting, as in “acting chair” of a committee = temporarily in position") + TRESS (synonym="braid = styled hair") = ORATRESS The answer is ORATRESS.

She makes a good speech acting in gold braid (8)

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