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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BROGAN

From Gaelic brōgan a little shoe, from brōg shoe.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BROGAN

brogan  [ˈbrəʊɡən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BROGAN

noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Brogan is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BROGAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brogan

Brogan or O'Brogan, is a surname originating in Ireland, anglicized from the original Ó Brógáin. The form McBrogan, is also present sharing the meaning of O'Brogan, essentially "son of Brogan." The name can be traced back to Saint Brogan, Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe, and has many original meanings, including sorrowful, sharp-faced, sturdy and strong. Traditionally, Brogan has also been used as a first name for boys, after the Saint, though it is a name for girls too.

Definition of brogan in the English dictionary

The definition of brogan in the dictionary is a heavy laced usually ankle-high work boot.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BROGAN


bergen
ˈbɜːɡən
bogan
ˈbəʊɡən
cardigan
ˈkɑːdɪɡən
Copenhagen
ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən
dragon
ˈdræɡən
Hagen
ˈhɑːɡən
hogan
ˈhəʊɡən
hogen
ˈhəʊɡən
logan
ˈləʊɡən
michigan
ˈmɪʃɪɡən
Morgan
ˈmɔːɡən
morgen
ˈmɔːɡən
Oregon
ˈɒrɪɡən
organ
ˈɔːɡən
pagan
ˈpeɪɡən
pokelogan
ˈpəʊkˌləʊɡən
ptarmigan
ˈtɑːmɪɡən
slogan
ˈsləʊɡən
vegan
ˈviːɡən
wagon
ˈwæɡən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BROGAN

brocket
brod
broddle
broderie anglaise
Brodsky
Broederbond
broekies
brog
Broga
Broglie
brogue
brogueish
broguery
broguish
broider
broiderer
broidery
broil
broiler

WORDS THAT END LIKE BROGAN

argan
began
Changan
gan
Glamorgan
hooligan
Iligan
Keegan
lagan
Lake Michigan
Milligan
Mount Logan
mulligan
Okanagan
Okanogan
Reagan
Sagan
toboggan
Tongan
Wigan

Synonyms and antonyms of brogan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «brogan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BROGAN

Find out the translation of brogan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of brogan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «brogan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

布罗根
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

brogan
570 millions of speakers

English

brogan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Brogan
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

بروغان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Броган
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Brogan
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

brogan
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

brogan
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Brogan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

brogan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブローガン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

BROGAN
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Brogan
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Brogan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ப்ரோகன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोगन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

brogan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Brogan
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Brogan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Броган
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Brogan
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Brogan
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Brogan
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

brogan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Brogan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of brogan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BROGAN»

The term «brogan» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.114 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BROGAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about brogan

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BROGAN»

Discover the use of brogan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brogan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Google+ for Business: How Google's Social Network Changes ...
Reveals why Google+ offers business opportunities available nowhere else.
Chris Brogan, 2012
2
Mediation Law and Practice
"This book is a comprehensive survey of the place of mediation in the expanding field of alternative dispute resolution.
David Spencer, Michael Brogan, 2006
3
The Impact Equation: Are You Making Things Happen or Just ...
In The Impact Equation, Brogan and Smith show that to make people truly care about what you have to say, you need more than just a good idea, trust among your audience, or a certain number of fol­lowers.
Chris Brogan, Juliet Stanwell Smith, 2012
4
Crazy Little Thing
If Sadie Turner's good at anything, it's putting stuff in order.
Tracy Brogan, 2012
5
The Penguin History of the United States of America
This new edition of Brogan's superb one-volume history - from early British colonisation to the Reagan years - captures an array of dynamic personalities and events.
Hugh Brogan, 2001
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Heidegger and Aristotle: The Twofoldness of Being
Controversial and challenging, Heidegger and Aristotle claims that it is Heidegger’s sustained thematic focus and insight that governs his overall reading of Aristotle, namely, that Aristotle, while attempting to remain faithful to the ...
Walter A. Brogan, 2012
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The Brogan Book : Your Daily Blarney
The Brogan Book is a collection of Blogs from the "Thoughts of Thomas".
Thomas Brogan, 2007
8
Highland Surrender
To seal a truce between warring families, sworn enemies Fiona Sinclair and Myles Campbell are set to wed, but Fiona's vow to herself to protect her heart from the man she was raised to hate is more difficult to keep than she thought.
Tracy Brogan, 2012
9
Part of the Climate: American Cubist Poetry
Jacqueline Vaught Brogan has assembled this much needed collection of experimental verse from the interwar years by going to the small magazines through which the poems reached their public.
Jacqueline Vaught Brogan, 1991
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Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve ...
Praise for Trust Agents "Wow! Every once in a while you find a book that is a sit up in your chair, take notes, tell yourfriends, change your life breakthrough. This is that book.
Chris Brogan, Julien Smith, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BROGAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term brogan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wimbledon: Anna Brogan and Maia Lumsden defeat top seeds
Glasgow teenagers Anna Brogan and Maia Lumsden are riding the crest of the Murray Mania wave after claiming major victories in the ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
2
McAdoo man jailed for forged prescriptions
While in custody, Brogan was found to be in possession of several stolen blank prescriptions and an unmarked bottle with several Oxycodone ... «Standard Speaker, Jul 15»
3
Swan wins opener in girls' singles
Brogan beat Czech top seed Marketa Vondrousova 6-1 6-2, while Lumsden overcame Dalma Galfi, the third seed from Hungary, 7-5 6-3. «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
4
In Pictures: Rutherglen and Cambuslang pupils honoured at South …
Declan for his success with the Scotland under-14 football team, Brogan for her success with the Scotland under-17 football team, Natasha for ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
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Oisin McConville: Leinster Football Championship showed me that …
A number of the top players within the GAA such as Michael Murphy (Donegal), Bernard Brogan (Dublin), Colm Copper (Kerry) and Sean ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
A Knockout Blow for American Fish Stocks
The Opinion Pages | Op-Ed Contributor. A Knockout Blow for American Fish Stocks. By GIB BROGAN JULY 7, 2015. Inside. Supported By. Photo. Credit Melody ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Suicide prevention program launched for K-12
“I think the message from 'Signs Matter' is that you can make a difference,” said Maureen Brogan, the statewide traumatic loss coalition ... «New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio, Jul 15»
8
Brogan's, The Brittox, Devizes
BROGAN'S, in the the middle of the Brittox, has been smartened up no end since the last time I crossed the threshold quite a few years ago. «Swindon Advertiser, Jul 15»
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Slaughtneil family to hold coffee morning to 'give something back' to …
Brogan McEldowney (pictured) from Slaughtneil was born with a condition known as Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) on January 26, ... «Derry Now, Jul 15»
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Brogan Nutty Brunch is July 12
Events start at 11 a.m. The event includes all-you-can-eat calf fries, chorizo, eggs, biscuits and more. There will be a silent auction, and after the ... «Ontario Argus Observer, Jul 15»

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