What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shock about small clergy house (5)" mean?

The definition is "house". The wordplay uses charade, container. MANE (synonym of "Shock") + S (synonym of "small") [container: "about"]; definition: "clergy house" The answer is MANSE.

Shock about small clergy house (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28256 | 5 Down | 2020-10-05 flower

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