What does the cryptic crossword clue "Servant carrying silverware? One’s stoked (12)" mean?

The definition is "One's stoked". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PLATE (synonym="short form of “silver plate” = items plated with silver") in FOOTMAN (synonym="male servant") = FOOTPLATEMAN; definition: "One's stoked" The answer is FOOTPLATEMAN.

Servant carrying silverware? One’s stoked (12)

Independent Cryptic #11804 | 14 Across | 2024-08-09 flower

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