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welsh Definition

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

welsh Related Forms
welsher noun
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

Welsh Synonyms

Welsh

modif.

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

welsh Usage Examples

Object

  • dresser: Dining table with six chairs and large welsh dresser.
  • cob: She was a 14.3hh welsh cob she was a babe, I always led the treks on her.
  • pony: Growing up I had a white welsh pony named Folly.
  • slate: He is made of gray welsh slate to make his scales, or he will be when he is finished!
  • accent: Posted by Stuart at 06:21 PM Comments I did, I said it to myself, under my breath, in a welsh accent.
  • countryside: Towns around Brongwyn Brongwyn Holiday Cottages are nestled in the heart of picturesque welsh countryside, but you certainly won't feel cut off.

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.
  • @card@: This year, 60 welsh names are included in the birthday honors list.
  • by: His army, supported by welsh chieftains and eventually numbering 5,000 reaches Shrewsbury within a week.
  • because: But what you is welsh because of get ready for the snorkelers were.
  • first: The Snowman This is one of Bananaman's most cold hearted villains, who is the first welsh Snowman I've come across.
  • some: Books are a celebration and are launched with a few glasses of wine and some welsh cakes.

Adjective complement

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