Broguing

/ˈbroʊɡɪŋ/ noun, verb

Definition

The action of wearing brogues; speaking with a brogue; or the decorative perforations on a brogue shoe.

Etymology

Present participle of brogue as a verb, or a noun form describing the activity or feature associated with brogues.

Kelly Says

Shoemakers called the decorative hole-punching technique 'broguing'—the most practical work boots became canvases for subtle design.

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