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sporran

noun
spor·​ran | \ ˈspȯr-ən How to pronounce sporran (audio) , ˈspär-\

Definition of sporran

: 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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First Known Use of sporran

1752, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for sporran

Scottish Gaelic sporan purse

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The first known use of sporran was in 1752

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