brogue
1 Americannoun
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an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English.
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any strong regional accent.
noun
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a durable, comfortable, low-heeled shoe, often having decorative perforations and a wing tip.
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a coarse, usually untanned leather shoe once worn in Ireland and Scotland.
noun
noun
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a sturdy walking shoe, often with ornamental perforations
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an untanned shoe worn formerly in Ireland and Scotland
noun
Other Word Forms
- broguery noun
Etymology
Origin of brogue1
First recorded in 1700–10; of uncertain origin; perhaps special use of brogue 2
Origin of brogue2
First recorded in 1580–90; from Irish Gaelic, Scots Gaelic brōg “shoe, brogue, sandal,” from Old Irish brōce; cognate with Latin brācae “trousers”(typically worn by Celts), from Gaulish; breech
Origin of brogue3
First recorded in 1530–40; of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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If the little voice inside your head has recently taken on a new accent — specifically a rolling Scottish brogue — it's likely that you're not alone.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2024
The Rev. Patrick Killilea, Kalaupapa’s priest and de facto tour guide, welcomed the Toyofukus in his Irish brogue after their plane touched down on a recent day.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023
He repeated it in Spanish, his Irish brogue still as thick as a pint of Guinness.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2023
The rare syndrome gave the man, who had no immediate family from Ireland, a "brogue" that remained until his death.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2023
An instant of silence, then out of the dark a thick Irish brogue shouted: “Happy New Year, youse Nolans!”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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