What does the cryptic crossword clue "Swears to move main residents (6)" mean?

The definition is "Swears". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SWEARS ("Swears") [anagram: "move"] = WRASSE; definition: "main residents" The answer is WRASSE.

Swears to move main residents (6)

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