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bogtrotter

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bog⋅trot⋅ter

[bog-trot-er, bawg-]
–noun
1. a person who lives among bogs.
2. Disparaging. a rural native or inhabitant of Ireland.

Origin:
1675–85; bog 1 + trotter
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bog·trot·ter   (bôg'trŏt'ər, bŏg'-)   
n.  
  1. A person who lives in or frequents bogs.

  2. Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a person of Irish birth or descent.

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