sporran
[ spor-uhn ]
/ ˈspɒr ən /
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noun
(in Scottish Highland costume) a large pouch for men, commonly of fur, worn, suspended from a belt, in front of the kilt.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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1745–55; <Scots Gaelic sporan; compare Irish sparán purse
Words nearby sporran
sporotrichosis, -sporous, Sporozoa, sporozoan, sporozoite, sporran, sport, sporter, sport fish, sportfisherman, sportfishing
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sporran
/ (ˈspɒrən) /
noun
a large pouch, usually of fur, worn hanging from a belt in front of the kilt in men's Scottish Highland dress
Word Origin for sporran
C19: from Scottish Gaelic sporan purse; compare Irish Gaelic sparán purse, Late Latin bursa bag
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