sporran

[ spor-uhn ]

noun
  1. (in Scottish Highland costume) a large pouch for men, commonly of fur, worn, suspended from a belt, in front of the kilt.

Origin of sporran

1
1745–55; <Scots Gaelic sporan; compare Irish sparán purse

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sporran

/ (ˈspɒrən) /


noun
  1. a large pouch, usually of fur, worn hanging from a belt in front of the kilt in men's Scottish Highland dress

Origin of sporran

1
C19: from Scottish Gaelic sporan purse; compare Irish Gaelic sparán purse, Late Latin bursa bag

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