brogue

UK /ˈbɹəʊ̯ɡ/ US /ˈbɹoʊ̯ɡ/
verb 5noun 3name 1

Definitions

noun

1

A strong dialectal accent, usually Irish or Scottish.

I had no doubt he knew where I was from, for I had the brogue, although not much of it.

“No-man's-land.” The words were spoken in a deep voice filled with salt water and brogue.

2

A strong Oxford shoe, with ornamental perforations and wing tips.

He had one pair of brogues and the soles were in a miserable state.

3

A heavy shoe of untanned leather.

verb

1

To speak with a brogue (accent).

2

To walk.

3

To kick.

4

To punch a hole in, as with an awl.

verb

1

to fish for eels by disturbing the waters.

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