SINCE 1828
sporran
noun
spor·ran
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ˈspȯr-ən ,
ˈspär- \
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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