brogan

bro·gan

B0496500 (brō′gən)n. A heavy, ankle-high work shoe.

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

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]

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 shoeshoe - 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