What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thomas, say, tailed horse-like figure (9)" mean?

The definition is "figure". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MANN (synonym="Thomas, author of Death in Venice") + EQUIN (synonym="Thomas, author of Death in Venice") = MANNEQUIN; definition: "figure" The answer is MANNEQUIN.

Thomas, say, tailed horse-like figure (9)

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