welch

1 of 2

verb

less common variant of welsh

intransitive verb

1
informal + sometimes offensive : to avoid payment
used with on
2
informal + sometimes offensive : to break one's word : renege

Welch

2 of 2

less common variant of welsh

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“Welch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welch. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Welch

biographical name

ˈwelch How to pronounce Welch (audio)
ˈwelsh
William Henry 1850–1934 American pathologist

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