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brogue

1  [brohg]
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–noun
1. an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English.
2. any strong regional accent.
Origin:
1680–90; perh. special use of brogue 2

Related forms:
bro⋅guer⋅y, noun
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brogue

2  [brohg]
–noun
1. a durable, comfortable, low-heeled shoe, often having decorative perforations and a wing tip.
2. a coarse, usually untanned leather shoe once worn in Ireland and Scotland.
3. brogan.
Origin:
1580–90; < Ir brōg shoe, OIr brōce; c. L. brācae trousers < Gaulish; see breech

brogue

3  [brohg]
–noun Scot.
a fraud; trick; prank.
Origin:
1530–40; of uncert. orig.
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brogue 1   (brōg)   
n.  

  1. A heavy shoe of untanned leather, formerly worn in Scotland and Ireland.

  2. A strong oxford shoe, usually with ornamental perforations and wing tips.


[Irish and Scottish Gaelic bróg, from Old Irish bróc, shoe, possibly from Old Norse brōk, legging, or from Old English brōc; see breech.]
brogue 2   (brōg)   
n.  A strong dialectal accent, especially a strong Irish or Scottish accent when speaking English.

[Probably from the brogues worn by peasants.]
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