Where does “sporran” come from?
sporran (English) comes from Scottish Gaelic sporan, from Middle Irish sparán, from Latin bursa, from Ancient Greek βύρσα — the skin stripped off a hide, leather; the skin...
sporran (English): A small pouch, usually made of either fur or...
Definitions
- A small pouch, usually made of either fur or...
Ancestry of “sporran”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | sporan | purse, pouch, sporran; dewlap |
| 2 | Middle Irish | sparán | — |
| 3 | Latin | bursa | oxhide, animal skin; purse, especially one made... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | βύρσα | the skin stripped off a hide, leather; the skin... |