What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sleep for short while with old man in leather (5)" mean?

The definition is "Sleep". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NAP (synonym="Sleep") + PA (synonym="old") = NAPPA; definition: "leather" The answer is NAPPA.

Sleep for short while with old man in leather (5)

Independent Cryptic #1784 | 25 Across | 2024-05-05 flower

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