variants:
or less commonly welch \
ˈwelch
\
welshed also welched; welshing also welching; welshes also welches
Definition of welsh
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
informal + sometimes offensive
: to avoid payment
—used with on
Welsh
noun
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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The first known use of welsh was before the 12th century
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