[Ir. and Gael. brògan, dim. of bròg shoe.] A coarse stout sort of shoe.
1846. in Worcester.
1864. Morning Star, 19 Jan. Boots … are now [during American War] only to be had for 175 dollars to 250 dollars per pair, whilst the commonest brogans bring from 30 dollars to 40 dollars per pair.
