Cryptic crossword clue
Weapon child found in county town 9

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

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What does MATCHLOCK mean?

MATCHLOCK noun
  1. Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan.
  2. The gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smouldering match, see: slow match.

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