What does the cryptic crossword clue "Yours truly absorbing large, decisive blow (7)" mean?

The definition is "decisive blow". The wordplay uses charade, container. SETTER (synonym of "Yours truly") + L (synonym of "large,") [container: "absorbing"]; definition: "decisive blow" The answer is SETTLER.

Yours truly absorbing large, decisive blow (7)

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