What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thanks poet for jacket (6)" mean?

The definition is "Thanks". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TA (synonym of "Thanks") + BARD (synonym of "poet"); definition: "jacket" The answer is TABARD.

Thanks poet for jacket (6)

Guardian Cryptic #25225 | 2 Down | 2011-01-21 flower

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