: a pouch usually of skin with the hair or fur on that is worn in front of the kilt with Scots Highland dress
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Recent Examples on the WebWATCH Out of Quito and into Ecuador's Wild Monty Lewis is one of just five craftspeople in the UK who still makes traditional dress sporrans using goat hide and horsehair.—Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2023 Hotel guests can book an in-person or virtual appointment with Lewis to create their bespoke sporran.—Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2023 At Monday's ceremony, King Charles wore traditional Scottish garb, including a kilt, knee socks and a sporran (a pouch — after all, kilts traditionally don't have pockets!).—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
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