It's a purse in the US (7)

I believe the answer is:

handbag

(Other definitions for handbag that I've seen before include "Receptacle for a woman's essentials" , "'A - - ?' (Lady 13 dn)" , "Container for small personal items and money" , "Purse (in America)" , "'A ---?', famous Lady Bracknell line (Wilde)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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