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sporran Definition

spor·ran (spôr′ən, spär′-)

noun

a leather pouch or purse, usually covered with fur or hair, worn hanging from the front of the belt in the dress costume of Scottish Highlanders

Etymology: Gael sporan

sporran Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: Some Highlanders used the hides of small animals to make sporrans.

Adjective modifier

  • black: KILT SUIT £ 89 WITH TRADITIONAL ACCESSORIES As contemporary kilt suit outfit, including traditional ghillie brogues and black leather sporran.
  • old: We also repair and remodel old sporrans and supply the whole kilt outfit with your co... .
  • plain: From a hair sporran to a plain leather sporran, to the finest military commission.
  • Scottish: David made himself a Scottish tartan sporran, and stuffed a pouch inside it with socks.

Modifies a noun

  • chain: Blue jacket, waistcoat, shirt, waist belt buckle, sporran chain, sporran, hoses, garter flashes, shoes.

Noun used with modifier

  • leather: A perfect addition to any kilt outfit this leather sporran wallet has many features making it a ideal gift.