What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lord, the old man turning up in a flap (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a reversal. EARL (synonym="lord") + PA (reversal="the old man") = EARLAP The answer is EARLAP.

Lord, the old man turning up in a flap (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29586 | 6 Down | 2025-01-08 flower