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brogue1

Pronunciation: /brəʊg/
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Definition of brogue

noun

  • a strong outdoor shoe with ornamental perforated patterns in the leather.
  • a rough shoe of untanned leather, formerly worn in parts of Ireland and the Scottish Highlands.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Scottish Gaelic and Irish bróg, from Old Norse brók (related to breech)

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