What does the cryptic crossword clue "Virginia, girl brought up as dependant (6)" mean?

The definition is "dependant". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. VA (abbreviation of "Virginia,") + LASS (synonym of "girl") [reversal: "brought"]; definition: "dependant" The answer is VASSAL.

Virginia, girl brought up as dependant (6)

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