sporran

[ spor-uh n ]

/ ˈspɒr ən /

(in Scottish Highland costume) a large pouch for men, commonly of fur, worn, suspended from a belt, in front of the kilt.

Origin of sporran

1745–55; < Scots Gaelic sporan; compare Irish sparán purse

This must be the Sporran following us close with grim disregard of danger.

The Mystery of the Sea |Bram Stoker
I wonder if these bags are related to the Sporran of the Highlanders.

Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland, First Series |Lady Gregory
The uniform was the full Highland dress, with musket and broadsword, dirk and sporran of badger's or otter's skin.

The Clan Fraser in Canada |Alexander Fraser
Its skin makes the “sporran” of the kilted Highlander, and its hair makes our shaving brushes.

Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood |J. Conway Walter

(b) The king's sporran, where Hathor-heads (h) take the place of the cowries of the primitive girdle.

The Evolution of the Dragon |G. Elliot Smith

sporran

/ (ˈspɒrən) /

a large pouch, usually of fur, worn hanging from a belt in front of the kilt in men's Scottish Highland dress

C19: from Scottish Gaelic sporan purse; compare Irish Gaelic sparán purse, Late Latin bursa bag