What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dissolute rake seized by school head — odd character! (12)" mean?

The definition is "odd character". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RAKE (synonym="RAKE") + FISH (synonym="school") + NESS (synonym="headland") = FREAKISHNESS; definition: "— odd character!" The answer is FREAKISHNESS.

Dissolute rake seized by school head — odd character! (12)

Times Cryptic #28850 | 20 Across | 2024-02-27 flower

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