n. 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 pants pockets.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A large purse or pouch made of skin with the hair or fur on, worn in front of the kilt by Highlanders when in full dress.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In Highland costume, the purse hanging down from the belt in front of the kilt.
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n. a fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt as part of the traditional dress of Scottish Highlanders
Word Usage
"The sporran is a kind of belt purse, Shari explained."