What does the cryptic crossword clue "Peer brought up in case: most amusing (8)" mean?

The definition is "most amusing". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. LORD (synonym of "Peer") + LEST (synonym of "case:") [reversal: "brought"]; definition: "most amusing" The answer is DROLLEST.

Peer brought up in case: most amusing (8)

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