Etymology

brog

B3R1O1G2

Today it means: A pointed instrument, such as a joiner's awl. Full definition →

Scottish Gaelic bròg
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  1. Scottish Gaelic · borrowed frombròg
  2. English todaybrog

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic bròg. Compare brob.

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