Brog
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹɒɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brog is a noun meaning Pronunciation spelling of brogue.
Meaning
Pronunciation spelling of brogue.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A pointed instrument, such as a joiner's awl.
- (obsolete, transitive) To prod with a pointed instrument, such as a lance; to prick or pierce.
Example Sentences
the stony-hearted villains were brogging them on wi' their lances!
D'ye think I was born to sit here brogging an elshin through bend-leather, when sic men as Duncan Forbes, and that other Arniston chield there, without muckle greater parts, if the close-head speak true, than mysell, maun be presidents
Word Forms
- brogs
- brogging
- brogged
Synonyms for brog
Depending on context, synonyms include broggle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include broacher, goad, auger, crook, elsen, progue.
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