Definition of brogue in English English dictionary
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
Brogues are thick leather shoes which have an elaborate pattern punched into the leather. A strong dialectal accent, especially a strong Irish accent
If someone has a brogue, they speak English with a strong accent, especially Irish or Scots. Gill speaks in a quiet Irish brogue
Gaelic term for a strong dialectal accent. In Ireland it used to be a term for Erse 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 Erse waned as the standard language