brogan
1
8.9
- noun
- /ˈbroʊɡən/
- Archaic
:
brogán
- He wore sturdy brogans while working in the muddy fields.
- wearing brogans
- heavy brogans
- brogans shoes
Examples
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After a long day, he took off his heavy brogans and relaxed on the porch.
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My brogans are killing me.
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And there were these two legs sticking out from under the console with these size 15, like, brogans, work shoes.
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His black brogans squished loudly when he walked, but he was moving quickly.
Fiction book (1994) -
Heavy, squarish brogans, they clomp and thud as Toby runs up and down the court.
Fiction book (1993) -
I was called to the property table and issued state clothing: jeans, T-shirts, socks, brogans, and a few disposable razors.
Fiction book (1997) -
I was the typical farm boy, complete with ankle-high brogans, drawl, and a double-breasted suit in a single-breasted era.
Fiction book (1991) -
The construction workers all had thick leather brogans to protect their feet.
Synonyms
6
8.4
A strong leather shoe with small holes used for walking in the countryside
2
9.6
A heavy, strong boot people wear for farm work
2
2.7
A strong shoe that protects your feet during hard work
A sturdy shoe with laces and a low heel for walking outdoors
How Sturdy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Brogan comes from the Irish word bróg, which means 'shoe', and it is the same root as brogue, a strong, simple shoe. So a brogan is a coarse, heavy shoe made for hard work or rough ground.