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Definition of Sporrans
1. sporran [n] - See also: sporran
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sporrans
Literary usage of Sporrans
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Natal Campaign by Bennet Burleigh (1900)
"afforded the best mark when they stood up to advance, because of their kilts and
sporrans. Perhaps the military authorities may note that there is no good ..."
2. Log-book of a Fisherman and Zoologist by Francis Trevelyan Buckland (1883)
"In other shops I saw some splendid sporrans of true wild cats' skins. I have now
before me a very beautiful print of wild cats and nest. It is by Reidinger. ..."
3. The United Service Magazine (1904)
"Garter-knots.—To be simplified, and reduced in length. sporrans. ... Officers and
Pipers ornaments, such as full-dress belts, sporrans, dirks, sgian dubhs, ..."
4. The three kingdoms: England, Scotland, Ireland by Charles Victor P. Arlincourt (1844)
"Kilt, short petticoat coming to the knee. sporrans, little goat-skin aprons with
gold tassels, falling upon the kilt. ..."
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