brogue
1[ brohg ]
/ broʊg /
noun
an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English.
any strong regional accent.
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Origin of brogue
1First recorded in 1680–90; perhaps special use of brogue2
OTHER WORDS FROM brogue
bro·guer·y, nounWords nearby brogue
Definition for brogue (2 of 3)
brogue2
[ brohg ]
/ broʊg /
noun
a durable, comfortable, low-heeled shoe, often having decorative perforations and a wing tip.
a coarse, usually untanned leather shoe once worn in Ireland and Scotland.
Origin of brogue
2Definition for brogue (3 of 3)
brogue3
[ brohg ]
/ broʊg /
noun Scot.
a fraud; trick; prank.
Origin of brogue
3First recorded in 1530–40; of uncertain origin
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British Dictionary definitions for brogue (1 of 2)
brogue1
/ (brəʊɡ) /
noun
a broad gentle-sounding dialectal accent, esp that used by the Irish in speaking English
Word Origin for brogue
C18: probably from brogue ², alluding to the footwear of the peasantry
British Dictionary definitions for brogue (2 of 2)
brogue2
/ (brəʊɡ) /
noun
a sturdy walking shoe, often with ornamental perforations
an untanned shoe worn formerly in Ireland and Scotland
Word Origin for brogue
C16: from Irish Gaelic bróg boot, shoe, probably from Old Norse brōk leg covering
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