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\ ˈwelsh 
, ˈwelch \
, ˈwelch \variants:
or less commonly welch \ ˈwelch \
\welshed also welched; welshing also welching; welshes also welches
Definition of welsh
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 informal + now sometimes offensive : to avoid payment
—used with on
Welsh
noun\ ˈwelsh , ˈwelch \
, ˈwelch \variants:
or less commonly Welch \ ˈwelch \
\Definition of Welsh (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : the Celtic language of the Welsh people
2 plural in construction : the natives or inhabitants of Wales
3 : welsh pony
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Welsh
noun English Language Learners Definition of Welsh
: the language of the Welsh people
: the people of Wales
See the full definition for Welsh in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Welsh
adjective\ ˈwelsh \
\Kids Definition of Welsh
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to Wales or the people of Wales
Welsh
nounKids Definition of Welsh (Entry 2 of 2)
: the people of Wales
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The first known use of welsh was before the 12th century
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