What does the cryptic crossword clue "Axe cut by strange old peasant (10)" mean?

The definition is "peasant". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CHOPPER (synonym="axe") + OLD (synonym="OLD") = CLODHOPPER; definition: "peasant" The answer is CLODHOPPER.

Axe cut by strange old peasant (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29094 | 12 Down | 2023-06-12 flower

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