Small, armed escort vessel (8)

I believe the answer is:

corvette

(Other definitions for corvette that I've seen before include "Light warship" , "Small warship for escorting larger vessels" , "Escort warship" , "Small escort ship" , "Warship smaller than a frigate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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