noun
brogan
Brogan (noun) means a sturdy, heavy work boot or shoe. Example: “He laced up his old brogans before heading out to the field.”
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A sturdy, heavy work boot or shoe.
"The wind gusted through, shivering me, so that my waterlogged brogans were like ice against my feet."
— Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Water Dancer (2019)
"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.
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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.
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What does “brogan” mean?
The word “brogan” means a sturdy, heavy work boot or shoe. In plain terms, a heavy, rugged boot built for outdoor work rather than looks.
How do you use “brogan” in a sentence?
Here is “brogan” used in a sentence: “He laced up his old brogans before heading out to the field.”
What part of speech is “brogan”?
“Brogan” is a noun.
Where does the word “brogan” come from?
The word “brogan” comes from Scottish Gaelic. Related to "brogue," possibly ultimately from an Irish or Scottish Gaelic word for "shoe," though the exact link is uncertain.
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