sporran

Meaning

Noun

• 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.

Origin

• From Scottish Gaelic sporan, from Middle Irish sparán, possibly from Late Latin bursa ("purse"), ultimately from Ancient Greek βύρσα.