Broguery

/ˈbroʊɡəri/ noun

Definition

The characteristic features, affectations, or use of brogue accent; brogue-like speech or behavior.

Etymology

Brogue with the suffix -ery (as in slavery, thievery), creating a noun that suggests the practice, collection, or manifestation of brogue qualities.

Kelly Says

The -ery suffix traditionally marks either a place or a practice: broguery captures how speaking with a brogue became an entire cultural practice worth naming.

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