What does the cryptic crossword clue "Manifest reluctance as fiery type set out to claim payment (4,4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Manifest reluctance". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FEE (synonym="‘payment’") + DRAGON (synonym="‘fiery type’") + EST (synonym="EST") = DRAGONESFEET; definition: "Manifest reluctance" The answer is DRAGONESFEET.

Manifest reluctance as fiery type set out to claim payment (4,4,4)

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