What does the cryptic crossword clue "Piece by Le Bon savaged, might he ask for a little respect? (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LE (synonym="LE") + BON (synonym="BON") + MAN (synonym="piece, as in chess etc") = NOBLEMAN The answer is NOBLEMAN.

Piece by Le Bon savaged, might he ask for a little respect? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29262 | 25 Across | 2023-12-26 flower

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