Definition of welsh
intransitive verb
1 informal, now sometimes offensive : to avoid payment —used with on
2 informal, now sometimes offensive : to break one's word : renege
welsher
noun, informal, now sometimes offensiveRead the Latest from M-W
Origin and Etymology of welsh
probably from Welsh, adjective
First Known Use: 1871
Welsh
playDefinition of Welsh
1 : the Celtic language of the Welsh people
2 plural in construction : the natives or inhabitants of Wales
3 : welsh pony
Welsh
or less commonlyWelch
adjectiveOrigin and Etymology of welsh
Middle English Walsche, Welsse, from walisch, welisch, adjective, Welsh, from Old English wælisc, welisc foreign, British, Welsh, from Old English Wealh foreigner, Briton, Welshman, of Celt origin; akin to the source of Latin Volcae, a Celtic people of southeastern Gaul
First Known Use: before 12th century
Other Language Terms
WELSH Defined for English Language Learners
Welsh
playDefinition of Welsh for English Language Learners
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: the language of the Welsh people
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the Welsh : the people of Wales
WELSH Defined for Kids
Definition of Welsh for Students
: of or relating to Wales or the people of Wales
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