Item the French removed in lorry (5)
I believe the answer is:
artic
'lorry' is the definition.
(articulated lorry is a semi-trailer truck)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for artic that I've seen before include "Region around the North Pole" , "Large truck (informal)" , "Heavy transporter" , "Manoeuvrable lorry" , "Large vehicle" .)