brogue

• Substantiv, das einen schweren, derben Lederschuh bezeichnet, oft mit Lochverzierung (Broguing); ursprünglich ein grober Schuh der irischen und schottischen Landbevölkerung.

A noun referring to a thick and heavy shoe, typically made of leather and often featuring decorative perforations.

1. Thick and heavy shoeB1formal

   A type of sturdy, heavy shoe, often made of leather, typically with decorative perforations.

   Brogue

   • He wore a pair of classic brown brogues to the wedding.
   • The cobbler specialized in repairing traditional brogues.
   • She bought new brogues for her hiking trip.

   Synonymebroganclodhopper

2. Accent or dialectB2informal

   A strong regional accent, especially an Irish or Scottish one.

   Akzent oder Dialekt

   • He spoke with a thick Irish brogue.
   • Her Scottish brogue was difficult for some to understand.
   • The actor adopted a convincing brogue for the role.

   Synonymeaccentburrdrawllilttwang