What does the cryptic crossword clue "The French abandoned uncle, sent to the gallows in uniform (9)" mean?

The definition is "uniform". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UNC (synonym="UNC") + HANGED (synonym="”sent to the gallows”") = UNCHANGED; definition: "uniform" The answer is UNCHANGED.

The French abandoned uncle, sent to the gallows in uniform (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29592 | 21 Across | 2025-01-15 flower

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