Brogue (noun)

1. A type of shoe, typically made of leather, with decorative perforations or ornamental designs on the toe cap.
2. A type of accent or speech characterized by a distinctive intonation and rhythm, traditionally associated with the Irish or Scottish regions.

Origin:

From the irish word bróg, meaning "shoe", originally used to refer to a type of shoe with decorative perforations.

Examples:

1. He wore a pair of brown leather brogues with his suit.
2. The brogues were popular in the 1920s and have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.
3. He spoke with a strong brogue that made it difficult for some people to understand him.
4. The brogue accent is considered to be one of the most distinctive accents in the English language.
5. The brogue accent is associated with Ireland and Scotland, but it can also be found in other regions.