What does the cryptic crossword clue "Minor ruler and knight sat around fireplace (7)" mean?

The definition is "Minor ruler". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). INGLE (synonym="fireplace") in KT (synonym="knight") = KINGLET; definition: "Minor ruler" The answer is KINGLET.

Minor ruler and knight sat around fireplace (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29078 | 11 Across | 2023-05-24 flower

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