brogue
US /broʊɡ/
UK /broʊɡ/
1.
brogue, scarpa traforata
a strong outdoor shoe with perforations and a distinctive pattern, traditionally worn in Ireland and Scotland
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He polished his leather brogues until they gleamed.
Ha lucidato le sue brogues di pelle finché non hanno brillato.
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She wore a tweed suit with sturdy brogues.
Indossava un tailleur in tweed con robuste brogues.
2.
accento, inflessione
a distinctive accent, especially an Irish or Scottish one, when speaking English
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He spoke with a thick Irish brogue.
Parlava con un forte accento irlandese.
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Her Scottish brogue was charming.
Il suo accento scozzese era affascinante.