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brogues

NOUN
clodhoppers
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The manager pieced together a full ensemble of kilt, jacket, sporran, hose and brogues.

From BBC Oct. 20, 2025

Footwear consisted of slip-on heels in bright colours, studded pumps as well as all black brogues.

From Reuters Sep. 21, 2023

At close to three hours, “Braveheart” is a great big chunk of brogues and pillaging and whooping.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 24, 2023

He might have selected any option from the banquet of contemporary pieties and shown Finch stomping it with her sensible brogues.

From New York Times Aug. 17, 2022

They wore gray suits, striped ties, black brogues.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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