What does the cryptic crossword clue "French soldier following horse and carriage (7)" mean?

The definition is "carriage". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HACK (synonym="horse") + NEY (synonym="French soldier of the Napoleonic wars") = HACKNEY; definition: "carriage" The answer is HACKNEY.

French soldier following horse and carriage (7)

Times Cryptic #28564 | 10 Across | 2023-03-30 flower

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