brogan

bro·gan

 (brō′gən)

n.

A heavy, ankle-high work shoe.

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[Irish Gaelic brógan, diminutive of bróg, brogue; see brogue¹.]

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brogan

(ˈbrəʊɡən)

n

(Clothing & Fashion) a heavy laced usually ankle-high work boot

[C19: from Gaelic brōgan a little shoe, from brōg shoe; see brogue²]

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bro•gan

(ˈbroʊ gən)

n.

a heavy, sturdy shoe, esp. an ankle-high work shoe.

[1845–50; < Irish brógán, diminutive of bróg shoe; see brogue²]

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Noun

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brogan - a thick and heavy shoe     brogue, clodhopper, work shoe shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

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