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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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