sporran

noun

spor·​ran ˈspȯr-ən How to pronounce sporran (audio)
ˈspär-
: a pouch usually of skin with the hair or fur on that is worn in front of the kilt with Scots Highland dress

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Charles also wore a brown sporran bag with his kilt. — Marissa Muller, WWD, 25 Jan. 2025 Among the dozens of British traditions listed as ‘critically endangered’ are wooden fishing net making, hand paper making, and sporran (pouch) making. — Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2023

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Scottish Gaelic sporan purse

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sporran was in 1752

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sporran

noun
spor·​ran ˈspȯr-ən How to pronounce sporran (audio)
ˈspär-
: a pouch usually of skin with the fur on that is worn in front of the kilt by Highlanders in full dress
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