What does the cryptic crossword clue "The main disciple, friend only during part of the year? (10)" mean?

The definition is "year?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEA (synonym="the main") + SON (synonym="disciple") + ALLY (synonym="friend") = SEASONALLY; definition: "year?" The answer is SEASONALLY.

The main disciple, friend only during part of the year? (10)

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