What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old outlaw in Scottish town (4)" mean?

The definition is "Old". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="Old") + BAN (synonym="outlaw") = OBAN; definition: "Scottish town" The answer is OBAN.

Old outlaw in Scottish town (4)

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