Supermodel money carrier? (5)

I believe the answer is:

purse

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'carrier?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for purse that I've seen before include "Moneybag" , "Small money bag" , "Money bag; pucker" , "Means < to close" , "Small pouch for carrying money, mostly by women" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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