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brog.

A pointed instrument, such as a joiner's awl.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/bɹɒɡ/
  1. A pointed instrument, such as a joiner's awl.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic bròg. Compare brob.

verb/bɹɒɡ/
  1. To prod with a pointed instrument, such as a lance; to prick or pierce.

    obsolete · transitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic bròg. Compare brob.

noun/bɹɒɡ/
  1. Pronunciation spelling of brogue

    alt-of · pronunciation-spelling
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic bròg. Compare brob.

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