What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vestment seen on an early Christian martyr (5)" mean?

The definition is "early Christian martyr". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALB (synonym="ALB") + AN (synonym="AN") = ALBAN; definition: "early Christian martyr" The answer is ALBAN.

Vestment seen on an early Christian martyr (5)

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