What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supports corset-wearing graduate (9)" mean?

The definition is "Supports". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MA (synonym="graduate") + IN (synonym="graduate") + STAYS (synonym="STAYS") = MAINSTAYS; definition: "Supports" The answer is MAINSTAYS.

Supports corset-wearing graduate (9)

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