What does the cryptic crossword clue "Virtue in large settlement, hurrying to bank when last one divorced! (8)" mean?

The definition is "Virtue". The wordplay uses a deletion. HAST (synonym="HAST") in CITY (synonym="large settlement") = CHASTITY; definition: "Virtue" The answer is CHASTITY.

Virtue in large settlement, hurrying to bank when last one divorced! (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29563 | 14 Across | 2024-12-11 flower

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