What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old Icelandic character appearing personally, a constant irritation (5,2,3,5)" mean?

The definition is "a constant irritation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THORN (synonym="old Icelandic character") + IN (synonym="old Icelandic character") + THE (synonym="THE") + FLESH (synonym="FLESH") = THORN IN THE FLESH; definition: "a constant irritation" The answer is THORN IN THE FLESH.

Old Icelandic character appearing personally, a constant irritation (5,2,3,5)

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