What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make a mistake feeding rustic poet (7)" mean?

The definition is "poet". The wordplay uses charade, container. ERR (synonym of "Make a mistake") + HICK (synonym of "rustic") [container: "feeding"]; definition: "poet" The answer is HERRICK.

Make a mistake feeding rustic poet (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29024 | 11 Across | 2023-03-22 flower

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