What does the cryptic crossword clue "150 may riot over European money for weapon (8)" mean?

The definition is "weapon". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CL (synonym="150") + MAY (synonym="MAY") + ORE (synonym="European – Scandinavian – money") = CLAYMORE; definition: "weapon" The answer is CLAYMORE.

150 may riot over European money for weapon (8)

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