SPORRAN

sporran

(noun) a fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt as part of the traditional dress of Scottish Highlanders

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sporran (plural sporrans)

A small pouch, usually made of either fur or plain or fur-trimmed leather, which is worn, suspended from a belt or chain, on the front of a kilt and used to hold various items normally carried in trouser pockets.

Source: Wiktionary


Spor"ran, n. Etym: [Gael. sporan.]

Definition: A large purse or pouch made of skin with the hair or fur on, worn in front of the kilt by Highlanders when in full dress.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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