\ ˈwelsh
, ˈwelch
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, ˈwelch
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variants:
or less commonly welch \
ˈwelch
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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welsh. Accessed 9 May. 2021.
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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
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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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