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welch

verb \ ˈwelch \

less common variant of

intransitive verb
1 informal, now sometimes offensive : to avoid payment —used with on
2 informal, now sometimes offensive : to break one's word : renege

Welch

Definition of Welch

  • less common variant of welsh

Welch

biographical name \ ˈwelch , ˈwelsh \

Definition of Welch

William Henry 1850–1934 American pathologist

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