What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quiver, like the elderly duke taking more rum? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Quiver, like the elderly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="duke") + ODDER (synonym="more rum") = DODDER; definition: "Quiver, like the elderly" The answer is DODDER.

Quiver, like the elderly duke taking more rum? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28300 | 26 Across | 2020-11-25 flower

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