What does the cryptic crossword clue "United lifted in first leg a long time ago (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "a long time ago". The wordplay uses a reversal. ONE (synonym="‘first leg’") in STAGE (synonym="STAGE") = STONEAGE; definition: "a long time ago" The answer is STONEAGE.

United lifted in first leg a long time ago (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28945 | 18 Down | 2022-12-20 flower

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