Definitions for sporranˈspɒr ən
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
spor•ranˈspɒr ən(n.)
(in Scottish Highland costume) a large pouch, commonly of fur, that is worn suspended in front of a kilt.
Category: Clothing
Origin of sporran:
1745–55; < ScotGael sporan; cf. Ir sparán purse
Princeton's WordNet
sporran(noun)
a fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt as part of the traditional dress of Scottish Highlanders
Wiktionary
sporran(Noun)
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 pants pockets.
Origin: From sporan, from sparán, from bursa.
Webster Dictionary
Sporran(noun)
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
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