What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old English character’s annoyance (5)" mean?

The definition is "Old". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THORN (synonym of "Old English character's"); definition: "annoyance" The answer is THORN.

Old English character’s annoyance (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29501 | 26 Across | 2024-09-30 flower

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