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A brogue can refer to a few different things. It can be a type of shoe or boot that is traditionally characterized by multiple-piece, sturdy leather uppers with decorative perforations and serration along the pieces' visible edges
. It can also be a heavy shoe often with a hobnailed sole
. Additionally, brogue can refer to a Southern Irish accent
. The word "brogue" came into English in the late sixteenth century and comes from the Gaeilge bróg (Irish), Gaelic bròg (Scottish) "shoe", from the Old Norse "brók" meaning "leg covering"
.Over time, perceptions have changed and brogues are now considered appropriate footwear in most contexts, including business wear.Â
