Definition of sporran Sporran

spor•ran

We found 5 definitions of sporran from 5 different sources.

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What does sporran mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: sporrans

sporran - a fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt as part of the traditional dress of Scottish Highlanders
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  • 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.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • sporran (n.)
    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.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • sporran
    spor′an, n. an ornamental pouch worn in front of the kilt by the Highlanders of Scotland. [Gael, sporan.] Sporran.

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