brogue

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If the little voice inside your head has recently taken on a new accent — specifically a rolling Scottish brogue — it's likely that you're not alone.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2024

The Rev. Patrick Killilea, Kalaupapa’s priest and de facto tour guide, welcomed the Toyofukus in his Irish brogue after their plane touched down on a recent day.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

He sought the help of Two Doors Down co-stars Elaine C Smith and wrestler-turned-actor Grado in nailing down the brogue.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2023

Maybe it was the Irish brogue, or the dog he had adopted, or the fact that he saw prayer as activism and activism as prayer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2023

An instant of silence, then out of the dark a thick Irish brogue shouted: “Happy New Year, youse Nolans!”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith