noun
brogue
Brogue (noun) means a strong regional accent, usually from Ireland or Scotland.
noun
1
A strong regional accent, usually from Ireland or Scotland.
"Belter is composed mainly of Chinese, Japanese, Slavic, Germanic, and romance languages because Earth's most common tongues would be the ones to survive to form the new brogue of the cosmos."
— Emily Dreyfuss, That Cool Dialect on The Expanse Mashes Up 6 Languages (2017)
"his brooding good looks and distinct Scottish brogue won him legions of fans worldwide."
— Alan Young, Sean Connery obituary: From delivering milk in Fountainbridge to the definitive James Bond (2020)
2
A sturdy lace-up shoe decorated with small punched holes and a pointed toe piece.
"He had one pair of brogues and the soles were in a miserable state."
— Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad (2016)
3
A heavy shoe made from untreated leather.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Irish bróg (“boot, shoe”), from Old Irish bróc (“shoe, greave, legging, hose, breeches”), likely from Old Norse brók (“breeches”), from Proto-Germanic *brōks (“breeches”). The "accent" sense may instead be derived from Irish barróg (“a hold (on the tongue)”).
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What is the meaning of brogue?
"brogue" (noun) means a strong regional accent, usually from Ireland or Scotland.
What is another word for brogue?
Other words for "brogue" include clodhopper, brogan.
What are the different meanings of brogue?
"brogue" has 3 main meanings: 1. A strong regional accent, usually from Ireland or Scotland; 2. A sturdy lace-up shoe decorated with small punched holes and a pointed toe piece; 3. A heavy shoe made from untreated leather.
