brogue
📖 Definitions
noun
1. A sturdy shoe typically with ornamental perforations and a wing tip.
2. A heavy shoe of untanned leather.
3. A strong accent, especially Irish or Scottish when speaking English.
💬 Usage Examples
“Eggsy is being fitted for dress shoes -- and learning the difference between oxfords and brogues.” Michael O’Sullivan; Bespoke and Swagger; The Washington Post; Feb 13, 2015. “Slightly built, with glasses, Tomm Moore speaks in a brogue that gives the word ‘film’ two syllables.” Rebecca Keegan; Artist Tomm Moore Is ‘Living the Dream’; Los Angeles Times; Jan 9, 2015.