What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wrapper girl quietly sent off, containing verse (8)" mean?

The definition is "Wrapper". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). V (synonym="verse") in ENELOPE (synonym="ENELOPE") = ENVELOPE; definition: "Wrapper" The answer is ENVELOPE.

Wrapper girl quietly sent off, containing verse (8)

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