What does the cryptic crossword clue "Soldiers in old company in South American river (7)" mean?

The definition is "South American river". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OR (abbreviation="Soldiers") + IN (from clue) + O (abbreviation="old") + CO (abbreviation="company") = ORINOCO; definition: "South American river" The answer is ORINOCO.

Soldiers in old company in South American river (7)

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