What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vanity formerly present in most of metropolis (7)" mean?

The definition is "Vanity". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="ONCE") + ONCE (synonym="ONCE") + IT (synonym="ONCE") = CONCEIT; definition: "Vanity" The answer is CONCEIT.

Vanity formerly present in most of metropolis (7)

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