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noun
A pointed instrument, such as a joiner's awl.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Pronunciation spelling of brogue
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, pronunciation-spelling
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verb
To prod with a pointed instrument, such as a lance; to prick or pierce.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
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Synonyms: broggle
Antonyms: none provided
History
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic bròg. Compare brob.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
