Fantasy writer leaving large island split making gift (5)
I believe the answer is:
token
'gift' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for token that I've seen before include "Privately issued coin or voucher" , "Counter" , "Done for appearance's sake" , "Plastic coin substitute" , "Shopping voucher" .)