What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chum (boy) one accompanying a knight in classical style (9)" mean?

The definition is "in classical style". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAL (synonym="Chum") + LAD (abbreviation="(boy)") + I (abbreviation="one") + A (first_letter="accompanying") + N (abbreviation="knight") = PALLADIAN; definition: "in classical style" The answer is PALLADIAN.

Chum (boy) one accompanying a knight in classical style (9)

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