Container for carrying papers (9)

I believe the answer is:

briefcase

'container for carrying papers' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for briefcase that I've seen before include "Container for carrying papers" , "One may hold papers" , "Carrier for documents" , "One transfers papers" , "See fabric covering container for business papers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.

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