Asian warrior is carrying a strange article around (7)

I believe the answer is:

samurai

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'asian warrior' is the definition.
(warrior from feudal Japan)

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(Other definitions for samurai that I've seen before include "Japanese military retainer" , "Japanese fighter" , "Sudoku variant" , "Jap. warrior caste" , "Military figures" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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