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brogue 1
(brōg)n.
1. A heavy shoe of untanned leather, formerly worn in Scotland and Ireland.
2. A strong oxford shoe, usually with ornamental perforations or wingtips.
[Irish and Scottish Gaelic bróg, from Old Irish bróc, shoe, possibly from Old Norse brōk, legging, or from Old English brōc; see breech.]
brogue 2
(brōg)n.
A strong dialectal accent, especially a strong Irish or Scottish accent when speaking English.
brogue
(brəʊɡ) n
(Phonetics & Phonology) a broad gentle-sounding dialectal accent, esp that used by the Irish in speaking English
[C18: probably from brogue2, alluding to the footwear of the peasantry]
brogue
(brəʊɡ) n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a sturdy walking shoe, often with ornamental perforations
2. (Clothing & Fashion) an untanned shoe worn formerly in Ireland and Scotland
[C16: from Irish Gaelic bróg boot, shoe, probably from Old Norse brōk leg covering]
brogue1
(broʊg) n.
1. an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English.
[1680–90; perhaps identical with brogue2]
brogue2
(broʊg) n.
1. a durable, comfortable low-heeled shoe, often having decorative perforations and a wing tip.
2. a coarse, usu. untanned leather shoe formerly worn in Ireland and Scotland.
[1580–90; < Irish brōg shoe, Old Irish brōce; c. Latin. brācae trousers < Gaulish]
Noun
1.
brogue - a thick and heavy shoe
brogan, clodhopper, work shoe
shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
brogue
1[brəʊg]N (= shoe) → zapatomgruesode cuero
brogue
2[brəʊg]N (= accent) → acentomregional (sobre todo irlandés)
brogue
[ˈbrəʊg]n
(= shoe) chaussure basse de cuir épais
brogue
1
brogue
2
n(= Irish accent) →
brogue
1[brəʊg]n (shoe) → scarponem
brogue
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