What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman's humour first to wilt (6)" mean?

The definition is "wilt". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. WIT (synonym of "humour") [first letter: "first"] + HER (synonym of "Woman's"); definition: "wilt" The answer is WITHER.

Woman's humour first to wilt (6)

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