Busily tidying, as a matter of pride (7)
I believe the answer is:
dignity
'pride' is the definition.
(I know that dignity is a type of pride)
'busily tidying as a matter' is the wordplay.
'tidying' anagrams to 'DIGNITY'.
But, I am not clear how this is indicated.
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for dignity that I've seen before include "Calmness and self-control" , "Composure or stateliness" , "Self-respect" , "high position" , "Sense of self-pride" .)