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welsh
verb \ˈwelsh, ˈwelch\
Definition of WELSH
intransitive verb
1
sometimes offensive : to avoid payment —used with on
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Variants of WELSH
welsh also welch \ˈwelch\
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Origin of WELSH
probably from Welsh, adjective
First Known Use: 1905
Welsh
noun \ˈwelsh, ˈwelch\
: the language of the Welsh people
the Welsh : the people of Wales
Full Definition of WELSH
1
: the Celtic language of the Welsh people
2
plural in construction : the natives or inhabitants of Wales
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Variants of WELSH
Welsh also Welch \ˈwelch\
Origin of WELSH
Middle English Walsche, Welsse, from walisch, welisch, adjective, Welsh, from Old English wælisc, welisc foreign, British, Welsh, from Old English Wealh foreigner, Briton, Welshman, of Celtic origin; akin to the source of Latin Volcae, a Celtic people of southeastern Gaul
First Known Use: before 12th century
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WELSHER Defined for Kids
1Welsh
adjective \ˈwelsh\
Definition of WELSH for Kids
: of or relating to Wales or the people of Wales
2Welsh
noun
Definition of WELSH for Kids
: the people of Wales
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