sporran en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈspɒɹən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈspɔɹən/ (General-American)
- /ˈspɑɹən/ (New-York-City, Philadelphia)
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic sporan (“purse”), from Middle Irish sparán, possibly from Late Latin bursa (“purse”), ultimately from Ancient Greek βύρσα (búrsa, “leather, hide”).
Meanings
- 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 trouser pockets.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sporrans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
de Sporran (pouch worn with kilt) · gd sporan (pouch worn with kilt) · cs sporran (pouch worn with kilt)