What does the cryptic crossword clue "Weatherproof coat old man wrapped round chest (5)" mean?

The definition is "chest". The wordplay uses charade, container. PA (synonym of "old man") + ARK (synonym of "chest") [container: "wrapped"]; definition: "Weatherproof coat" The answer is PARKA.

Weatherproof coat old man wrapped round chest (5)

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