What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small window in stairs blocked by cane, essentially (8)" mean?

The definition is "Small window". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AN (synonym="AN") in FLIGHT (synonym="as in a flight of stairs: an old favourite in crosswords") = FANLIGHT; definition: "Small window" The answer is FANLIGHT.

Small window in stairs blocked by cane, essentially (8)

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