What does the cryptic crossword clue "Weary chap with grasp of Irish (5)" mean?

The definition is "Weary". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IR (synonym="Irish") in TED (synonym="random chap") = TIRED; definition: "Weary" The answer is TIRED.

Weary chap with grasp of Irish (5)

Times Cryptic #28616 | 11 Across | 2023-05-30 flower

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