What does the cryptic crossword clue "Barmy old crook in part of Italy (8)" mean?

The definition is "Italy". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BARMYOLD ("Barmy old") [anagram: "crook"] = LOMBARDY; definition: "part of Italy" The answer is LOMBARDY.

Barmy old crook in part of Italy (8)

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