brogan

American  

[broh-guhn] / ˈbroʊ gən /

noun

1. a heavy, sturdy shoe, especially an ankle-high work shoe.

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brogan British  

/ ˈbrəʊɡən /

noun

1. a heavy laced usually ankle-high work boot

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Etymology

Origin of brogan

< Irish brógán, diminutive of bróg shoe; brogue ²

Example Sentences

“Bill came right from the factory and showed up in his old brogans and his old clunk of a car with a notebook full of songs,” Mr. Jones told Rolling Stone.

From New York Times

I pulled my brogans off and went in through the front door.

From Literature

Donoghue’s prose is as sturdy and serviceable as a good pair of brogans, but never nondescript.

From New York Times

At the end of the day he lights a cigarette, unlaces his dusty brogans.

From Literature

King rummaged around, spitting tobacco, and came up with some mud-caked brogans.

From Literature

Related Words

• footwear