Tree given dignified treatment after being cut? (5,3)
I believe the answer is:
first aid
'treatment after being cut?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'tree given dignified' is the wordplay.
'tree' becomes 'fir' (fir is a kind of tree).
'given' says to put letters next to each other.
'dignified' becomes 'staid' (I've seen this in another clue).
'fir'+'staid'='FIRST-AID'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for first aid that I've seen before include "Emergency procedure" , "Immediate medical assistance" , "Emergency medical treatment" , "medical attention" , "Preliminary treatment before doctor comes" .)