What does the cryptic crossword clue "One working with Scotsmen and old Greeks (7)" mean?

The definition is "Greeks". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (synonym="one in Roman numerals") + ON (synonym="working") + IANS (synonym="plural of a common Scottish male name") = IONIANS; definition: "old Greeks" The answer is IONIANS.

One working with Scotsmen and old Greeks (7)

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