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less common variant of welsh
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informal + sometimes offensive
: to avoid payment
—used with on
Welch
Definition of Welch (Entry 2 of 3)
less common variant of welsh
Welch
biographical name
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Definition of Welch (Entry 3 of 3)
William Henry 1850–1934 American pathologist
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“Welch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welch. Accessed 1 Aug. 2021.
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