brogue

/broʊɡ/
noun
  1. A strong regional accent, especially an Irish or Scottish one.
    • His brogue was so thick that some of the students had trouble understanding him.
    • She spoke with a soft Irish brogue that charmed everyone in the room.
    • The actor practiced a Scottish brogue for his role in the historical film.
  2. A type of sturdy leather shoe with decorative perforations (broguing), often worn for formal or country wear.
    • The salesman recommended brogues for the outdoor garden party.
    • He polished his brown brogues before the wedding.
    • She bought a pair of classic brogues that went well with her tweed skirt.
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