A Muslim, to the Crusaders (7)

I believe the answer is:

saracen

(Other definitions for saracen that I've seen before include "Arab fighting the Crusades" , "Arab (opposing the Crusaders)" , "old Muslim back" , "Opponent of the Crusaders" , "Muslim defender in Crusades" .)

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

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