What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very old Brits chill, turning up at home (5)" mean?

The definition is "Very old Brits". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ICE (synonym of "chill,") + IN (synonym of "home") [reversal: "turning"]; definition: "Very old Brits" The answer is ICENI.

Very old Brits chill, turning up at home (5)

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