What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quaint manoeuvres around popular jousting post (8)" mean?

The definition is "jousting post". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of QUAINT ("Quaint") + IN (abbreviation of "popular") [anagram: "manoeuvres"] = QUINTAIN; definition: "jousting post" The answer is QUINTAIN.

Quaint manoeuvres around popular jousting post (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29156 | 16 Down | 2023-08-23 flower

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