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welsh (wels̸h)

intransitive verb

  1. to cheat or swindle by failing to pay a bet or other debt
  2. to evade (an obligation)

Etymology: 19th-c. slang, prob. < Welsh, with reference to alleged character traits of the Welsh

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Welsh definition

Welsh (wels̸h)

noun

the Celtic language spoken in Wales

Etymology: ME Wel(i)sch < OE Welisc < Wealh, Briton, foreigner < PGmc *walh-, Celt < Celt name > L Volcae, name of a Celtic people of S France

adjective

of Wales or its people, language, or culture
Welsh Idioms

the Welsh

the people of Wales

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welsh Synonyms

Welsh

modif.

Celtic, Cymric, Old Welsh, Middle Welsh, Brythonic, Brittanic.


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welsh Usage Examples

Object

  • dresser: Dining table with six chairs and large welsh dresser.

Present participle complement

  • speak: Welsh speaking members of staff will be encouraged to answer their calls with a bilingual greeting.

Modifying Another Word

  • little: Now she shares us with a blue boy, Solo as well as our little welsh terrier Connie.

Adjective complement

  • contingent: Well, the bike got rebuilt with the help of the brilliant welsh contingent I shared a garage with ( thanks guys!
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