What does the cryptic crossword clue "More irritable about providing witness (9)" mean?

The definition is "witness". The wordplay uses charade, container. TESTIER (synonym of "More irritable") + IF (synonym of "providing") [container: "about"]; definition: "witness" The answer is TESTIFIER.

More irritable about providing witness (9)

Times Cryptic #28644 | 9 Across | 2023-07-01 flower

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