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brogues

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

From BBC Oct. 20, 2025

Their teacher, Kim Jong-sook, 58, gathered the children for pictures with Im, who wore raised brogues and a rosebud on the lapel of his suit and beamed and patted their heads.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2024

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

From Reuters Sep. 21, 2023

A Negro man in old-fashioned brogues and serge britches walked out of the light.

From New York Times Nov. 11, 2020

They were custom made and there beside the cheap tan brogues of the farmer they had the elegantly slender well-bred appearance of fine gloves.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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