What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cloth worker supported by a surprisingly smart court officer (8,2,4)" mean?

The definition is "court officer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SERGE (synonym="SERGE") + ANT (synonym="ANT") + SMART (synonym="SMART") + A (synonym="A") = SERGEANT AT ARMS; definition: "court officer" The answer is SERGEANT AT ARMS.

What is the answer to "Cloth worker supported by a surprisingly smart court officer (8,2,4)"?

The answer is SERGEANT AT ARMS.

Cloth worker supported by a surprisingly smart court officer (8,2,4)

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