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.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporran¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporran¹

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

Example Sentences

The King is also wearing a tie in matching colours and a brown sporran.

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And how many men could get away with a combo of kilt, sporran and sparkly epaulettes?

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One, very high up, might be that of a Baltimore oriole, which I love because of the way their nests hang like sporrans.

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They have watched some of the matches on their phones, which they stow in their sporrans.

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I imagine this is how the first Scotsman who adorned himself with a sporran over his kilted groin felt: proud, ready to tackle a foxy time traveler or haggis.

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