Fighting figure of old (7)

I believe the answer is:

warrior

(Other definitions for warrior that I've seen before include "A man mighty in battle" , "Distinguished fighter" , "Military man" , "Brave fighter" , "One contending" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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