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