Originating in Ireland, the brogue was designed to be a worker's shoe and was made from untanned hides. The "accent" brogue comes from a different Irish word, barróg, which can …

The brogue (from Scottish Gaelic bròg and Irish Gaelic bróg, both meaning "shoe") [1][2] is a style of low-heeled shoe or boot traditionally characterised by multiple-piece, sturdy leather uppers …

BROGUE meaning: 1. a way of speaking English, especially that of Irish or Scottish speakers: 2. strong leather…. Learn more.

brogue 1 (broʊg) n. 1. an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English. 2. any strong regional accent.

BROGUE definition: an Irish accent in the pronunciation of English. See examples of brogue used in a sentence.

Dec 23, 2025 · brogue (third-person singular simple present brogues, present participle broguing, simple past and past participle brogued) (dialect) to fish for eels by disturbing the waters.

If someone has a brogue, they speak English with a strong accent, especially Irish or Scots. Gill speaks in a quiet Irish brogue.