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Brogan — or O Brogan, is a surname originating in Ireland, anglicized from the original Ó Brógáin. The name can be traced back to Saint Brogan, Saint Patrick s nephew and scribe, and has many original meanings, including sorrowful, sharp faced, sturdy and … Wikipedia
Brogan — Bro gan, n. A stout, coarse shoe; a brogue. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
brogan — [brō′gən] n. [Ir, dim. of brōg: see BROGUE2] a heavy work shoe, fitting high on the ankle … English World dictionary
shoe — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. footwear; footgear; sandal, espadrille, boot, loafer, casual, sneaker; runner, [tire] casing; [brake] lining. See clothing. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. footwear, foot covering. Types of shoes include:… … English dictionary for students
brogan — /broh geuhn/, n. a heavy, sturdy shoe, esp. an ankle high work shoe. [ < Ir brógán, dim. of bróg shoe; see BROGUE2] * * * … Universalium
brogan — bro•gan [[t]ˈbroʊ gən[/t]] n. clo a heavy, sturdy shoe, esp. an ankle high work shoe • Etymology: 1845–50; < Ir brógán, dim. of bróg shoe; see brogue II … From formal English to slang
brogan — noun Etymology: Irish brógán, diminutive of bróg Date: 1835 a heavy shoe; especially a coarse work shoe reaching to the ankle … New Collegiate Dictionary
brogan — [ brəʊg(ə)n] noun a coarse stout leather shoe reaching to the ankle. Origin C19: from Ir. brógán, Sc. Gaelic brógan, lit. small brogue … English new terms dictionary
brogan — noun a thick and heavy shoe • Syn: ↑brogue, ↑clodhopper, ↑work shoe • Hypernyms: ↑shoe … Useful english dictionary
brogan — n. crude shoe, rough shoe … English contemporary dictionary
