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bogtrotter

American  
[bog-trot-er, bawg-] / ˈbɒgˌtrɒt ər, ˈbɔg- /

noun

  1. a person who lives or travels among bogs.

  2. Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a native or inhabitant of Ireland.

bogtrotter British  
/ ˈbɒɡˌtrɒtə /

noun

  1. a highly offensive term for an Irish person

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Etymology

Origin of bogtrotter

First recorded in 1675–85; bog 1 + trotter

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