The skull and crossbones broguing on these devastatingly dapper velvet slippers was inspired by the logo of the 17th Lancers, an ancient regiment of British guardsmen. From Wordnik.com. [consumer digest, luxury cars, luxury watches, luxury bedding, romantic gifts, gift baskets] Reference
She glanced down, trying to see the admiration in his eyes; but his head was bent, and he was apparently absorbed in the occupation of tracing the broguing of her shoe with the long stalk of a chestnut leaf. From Wordnik.com. [The Rosary] Reference
On O'Connell's name being mentioned, some critic fastidiously said, "Oh, a broguing Irish fellow! who would listen to. From Wordnik.com. [Irish Wit and Humor Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell] Reference
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