What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spiritual healer's not a proper one (6)" mean?

The definition is "one". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHAM (synonym="SHAM") + AN (synonym="AN") = SHAMAN; definition: "Spiritual healer's" The answer is SHAMAN.

Spiritual healer's not a proper one (6)

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