brogue Meaning, Definition & Usage

Brogue noun

Etymology

Ir. & Gael. brog shoe, hoof.

Definitions

1. A stout, coarse shoe; a brogan. ✍ In the Highlands of Scotland, the ancient brogue was made of horsehide or deerskin, untanned or tenned with the hair on, gathered round the ankle with a thong. The name was afterward given to any shoe worn as a part of the Highland costume.
2. A dialectic pronunciation; esp. the Irish manner of pronouncing English.

   Or take, Hibernis, thy still ranker brogue. Lloyd.