What does the cryptic crossword clue "Receiver of post — man said to faint? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Receiver of post". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAIL (synonym="MAIL") + DROP (synonym="faint") = MAILDROP; definition: "Receiver of post —" The answer is MAILDROP.

Receiver of post — man said to faint? (8)

Times Cryptic #28916 | 8 Across | 2024-05-14 flower

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