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Brogues

Noun (Plural: brogues)

Sense: Footwear

A type of sturdy, low-heeled shoe typically made of leather and featuring decorative perforations and serrations, often seen as a traditional Irish or Scottish shoe.

Example Sentence: He wore a pair of classic brogues with his suit to give it a more stylish and sophisticated look.

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Sense: Accent

A strong Scottish or Irish accent.

Example Sentence: The tourist enjoyed listening to the local guide's brogue as he told stories about the history of the castle.

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Verb (Third person singular: brogues; Present participle: broguing; Past tense: brogued)

Sense: Shoe Customization

To decorate or trim a shoe, especially a brogue shoe, with decorative perforations or serrations.

Example Sentence: The talented cobbler brogues each pair of shoes by hand, adding exquisite patterns to the leather.

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