What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nobleman let off polymath (9)" mean?

The definition is "polymath". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of LET ("let") [anagram: "off"] + ARISTO (synonym of "Nobleman") = ARISTOTLE; definition: "polymath" The answer is ARISTOTLE.

Nobleman let off polymath (9)

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