What does the cryptic crossword clue "Peer rarely seen to support female hugging old copper (12)" mean?

The definition is "Peer rarely seen". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BACK (synonym="BACK") + WO (synonym="O + DS") + O (synonym="O + DS") + DS (synonym="Detective Sergeant.") + MAN (synonym="O + DS") = BACKWOODSMAN; definition: "Peer rarely seen" The answer is BACKWOODSMAN.

Peer rarely seen to support female hugging old copper (12)

Times Cryptic #28603 | 14 Across | 2023-05-15 flower

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