What does the cryptic crossword clue "Freed in error, Pierce is a spewer of venom (3-2-5)" mean?

The definition is "spewer of venom". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of FREED ("Freed") + LANCE (synonym of "Pierce") [anagram: "error,"] = FERDELANCE; definition: "spewer of venom" The answer is FERDELANCE.

Freed in error, Pierce is a spewer of venom (3-2-5)

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