noun
brogan
noun
1
A sturdy, heavy work boot or shoe.
"He laced up his old brogans before heading out to the field."
How to Use Brogan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heavy, rugged boot built for outdoor work rather than looks.
Easily confused with
brogue
Word Forms
brogans plural, Brogans plural
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Etymology
Related to "brogue," possibly ultimately from an Irish or Scottish Gaelic word for "shoe," though the exact link is uncertain.