Italian patriot (9)
I believe the answer is:
garibaldi
'italian patriot' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for garibaldi that I've seen before include "Revolutionary leader" , "hero in Italy" , "Italian hero, who led his 'Thousand Redshirts' against the Austrians, d. 1882" , "Currant sandwich biscuit" , "girl's blouse!" .)