Brogue

/broʊɡ/ noun

Definition

A strong accent or pronunciation style, especially Irish or Scottish; also a type of heavy, sturdy shoe with decorative perforations.

Etymology

From Irish bróg meaning 'shoe'; the accent meaning came later from the association of Irish speech patterns with Irish brogue-wearers.

Kelly Says

One word, two meanings: the distinctive speech and the distinctive shoes both became synonymous with Irish and Scottish workers who immigrated worldwide.

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