What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country soldiers in head-to-foot attire (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHAD (synonym="”Country”") + OR (synonym="other ranks, “soldiers”") = CHADOR The answer is CHADOR.

Country soldiers in head-to-foot attire (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29503 | 1 Across | 2024-10-02 flower