English Dictionary

brogue

/bɹoʊɡ/

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.

He wore a stylish brogue to the party.

意味（1）

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.

I had no doubt he knew where I was from, for I had the brogue, although not much of it.

意味（2）

A strong Oxford shoe, with ornamental perforations and wing tips.

He had one pair of brogues and the soles were in a miserable state.

意味（3）

(dated) A heavy shoe of untanned leather.