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brogan

Syllabification: (bro·gan)
Pronunciation: /ˈbrogən/
Definition of brogan

noun

  • a coarse, stout leather shoe reaching to the ankle.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Irish brógán, Scottish Gaelic brógan, literally 'small brogue'

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