| brogue |
| Definition: A strong accent, especially an Irish one. |
| Etymology: According to the OED, the derivation is unknown. However, some claim that the language term was coined because the people who wore brogues (the rough footwear worn by Irish peasants) spoke English with a heavy accent. |
| Oxford English Dictionary: The word's first citation is from 1705: "Charles Morgan … having much of the Irish Brogue in his Speech." (London Gazette No. 4123/4) |