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English word origin

Etymology of brog

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic bròg. Compare brob.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To prod with a pointed instrument, such as a lance; to prick or pierce.

noun

A pointed instrument, such as a joiner's awl.

noun

Pronunciation spelling of brogue

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic bròg. Compare brob.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionbròggd
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