brogan

[ broh-guhn ]

noun

1. a heavy, sturdy shoe, especially an ankle-high work shoe.

brogan

/ ˈbrəʊɡən /

noun

1. a heavy laced usually ankle-high work boot

Word History and Origins

Origin of brogan¹

< Irish brógán, diminutive of bróg shoe; brogue ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of brogan¹

C19: from Gaelic brōgan a little shoe, from brōg shoe; see brogue ²

Example Sentences

“Bill came right from the factory and showed up in his old brogans and his old clunk of a car with a notebook full of songs,” Mr. Jones told Rolling Stone.

From New York Times

I pulled my brogans off and went in through the front door.

From Literature

Donoghue’s prose is as sturdy and serviceable as a good pair of brogans, but never nondescript.

From New York Times

At the end of the day he lights a cigarette, unlaces his dusty brogans.

From Literature

King rummaged around, spitting tobacco, and came up with some mud-caked brogans.

From Literature

Related Words

• footwear