Former naval sword (7)

I believe the answer is:

cutlass

(Other definitions for cutlass that I've seen before include "Type of sword" , "Pirate's weapon" , "Piratical sword" , "Short, heavy curved sword" , "Sailor's blade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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