What does the cryptic crossword clue "A supporter with cured meat for patriarch (7)" mean?

The definition is "patriarch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + BRA (abbreviation="supporter") + HAM (synonym="meat") = ABRAHAM; definition: "patriarch" The answer is ABRAHAM.

A supporter with cured meat for patriarch (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17020 | 2 Down | 2023-01-26 flower

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