welsh

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welsh

verb \ˈwelsh, ˈwelch\

Definition of WELSH

intransitive verb
1
sometimes offensive : to avoid payment —used with on
2
sometimes offensive : to break one's word : renege
welsh·er noun, sometimes offensive

Variants of WELSH

welsh also welch \ˈwelch\

Origin of WELSH

probably from Welsh, adjective
First Known Use: 1905

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