What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps quarrelsome craftsman flourished alongside engraver (8)" mean?

The definition is "Perhaps". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FL (synonym="flourished") + ETCHER (synonym="engraver") = FLETCHER; definition: "Perhaps" The answer is FLETCHER.

Perhaps quarrelsome craftsman flourished alongside engraver (8)

Independent Cryptic #11870 | 18 Across | 2024-10-25 flower

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