sporrann.
/ˈspɒrən/, /ˈspɒrn̩/, U.S. /ˈspɑrən/ A pouch or large purse made of skin, usually with the hair left on and with ornamental tassels, etc., worn in front of the kilt by Scottish Highlanders.
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society > trade and finance > money > place for keeping money > money-bag, -purse, or -belt > [noun]
pungeOE
by-girdlec1000
purselOE
almonerc1330
pouch1355
almonryc1450
penny purse1523
cherry-bag1539
money bag1562
bung1567
jan1610
penny pouch1650
coda1680
zone1692
spung1728
money purse1759
spleuchan1787
skin1795
sporran1817
fisc1820
moneybelt1833
poke1859
purse-belt1901
the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > bag or pouch worn on person > [noun] > sporran
gipser1403
dorlach1639
purse1781
sporran1817
1817 W. Scott Rob Roy III. vii. 209 I advise no man to attempt opening this sporran till he has my secret.
1837 W. F. Skene Highlanders Scotl. I. i. ix. 227 The resemblance to the Highland dress is very striking, presenting also considerable indication of the sporran or purse.
1884 W. C. Smith Kildrostan i. i. 170 His gillies..all in the brave tartan, with plaid and sporran.
1891 J. W. Harrison Life Mackay of Uganda 14 The kilt and sporan and Glengarry bonnet.
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