What does the cryptic crossword clue "Virtuous person in funny clothing, maybe a knight (7)" mean?

The definition is "maybe a knight". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ST (synonym="saint, ‘virtuous person’") in QUEER (synonym="‘funny’") = QUESTER; definition: "maybe a knight" The answer is QUESTER.

Virtuous person in funny clothing, maybe a knight (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29259 | 5 Down | 2023-12-21 flower

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