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brogue2

Pronunciation: /brəʊg/

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Definition of brogue

noun

  • a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish, when speaking English: a fine Irish brogue [mass noun]:a sweet lilt of brogue in her voice

Origin:

early 18th century: perhaps allusively from brogue1, referring to the rough footwear of Irish peasants

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