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brogue

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[ brohg ]
/ broʊg /
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noun
an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English.
any strong regional accent.
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Origin of brogue

1
First recorded in 1700–10; of uncertain origin; perhaps special use of brogue2

OTHER WORDS FROM brogue

bro·guer·y, noun

Words nearby brogue

brog, Broga, brogan, Broglie, brogrammer, brogue, broider, broil, broiler, broiler house, brokage

Other definitions 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.
brogan.

Origin of brogue

2
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; see also breech

Other definitions for brogue (3 of 3)

brogue3
[ brohg ]
/ broʊg /
noun Scot.
a fraud; trick; prank.

Origin of brogue

3
First 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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