Cryptic crossword clue
English ship protected by great generosity 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word LARGESSE|

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The straight part
We know that "generosity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case generosity = largesse|.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LARGESSE| mean?

LARGESSE| noun
  1. Generosity in the giving of gifts or money.
  2. The gifts or money given in such a way.
  3. A benevolent demeanor.

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