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sporran

Pronunciation: /ˈspɒr(ə)n/
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Definition of sporran

noun

  • a small pouch worn around the waist so as to hang in front of the kilt as part of men’s Scottish Highland dress.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Scottish Gaelic sporan

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