SINCE 1828
welch
verb
\ ˈwelch
\
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less common variant of welsh
1
informal, now sometimes offensive
: to avoid payment
—used with on
Welch
Definition of Welch (Entry 2 of 3)
less common variant of welsh
Welch
biographical name
\ ˈwelch
, ˈwelsh\
, ˈwelsh\
Definition of Welch (Entry 3 of 3)
William Henry 1850–1934 American pathologist
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