What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stay away from most ancient woman cuddling her partner? Not half (5)" mean?

The definition is "Stay away from". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AD (synonym="AD") in EVE (synonym="EVE") = EVADE; definition: "Stay away from" The answer is EVADE.

Stay away from most ancient woman cuddling her partner? Not half (5)

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