Associations to the word «Brogue»
Noun
- Irishman
- Stocking
- Shoe
- Accent
- Kick
- Frieze
- Sweater
- Breech
- Smiley
- Blazer
- Sole
- Lace
- Dudley
- Hint
- Garion
- Bonnet
- Dialect
- Highland
- Boot
- Shirt
- Fer
- Lore
- Boots
- Toe
- Spoke
- Jacket
- Trace
- Collar
- Disguise
- Coat
- Percy
- Pair
- Banks
- Heel
- Tongue
- Ain
- Brien
- Lad
- Hat
- Cap
- Speech
- Skirt
- Derby
- Miracle
- Messenger
- Wear
- Hide
- Ireland
- Knee
- Sock
- Clothing
- Pat
- Duncan
- Charm
- Voice
- Rio
- Pound
- Childhood
- Pipe
Adjective
Wiktionary
BROGUE, noun. A strong dialectal accent. In Ireland it used to be a term for Irish spoken with a strong English accent, but gradually changed to mean English spoken with a strong Irish accent as English control of Ireland gradually increased and Irish waned as the standard language.
BROGUE, noun. A strong Oxford shoe, with ornamental perforations and wing tips.
BROGUE, noun. (dated) A heavy shoe of untanned leather.
BROGUE, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To speak with a brogue (accent).
BROGUE, verb. (intransitive) To walk.
BROGUE, verb. (transitive) To kick.
BROGUE, verb. (transitive) To punch a hole in, as with an awl.
BROGUE, verb. (dialect) to fish for eels by disturbing the waters
Dictionary definition
BROGUE, noun. A thick and heavy shoe.
Wise words
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