Welshman

noun

Welsh·​man ˈwelsh-mən How to pronounce Welshman (audio)
: a native or inhabitant of Wales

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Tottenham’s top goalscorer in all competitions last season, the Welshman now faces a battle with new signing Kudus to start every week. Jay Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025 Despite achieving the success and accolades most players could only dream of, the Welshman still faced criticism. Michael Loré, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 The scrappy goal from the Welshman sent Tottenham fans into euphoria, while fans wearing red remained seated and dejected just ahead of the half. David Close, CNN Money, 22 May 2025 The third Welshman in attendance at the Dolby with hopes for a statuette was Trevor Matthews, who was one of four producers of The Brutalist. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025 There were questions over why the Welshman was sacked so soon but also whether he should have been appointed at all. Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Welshman was in the 13th century

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“Welshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Welshman. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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Welshman

noun
Welsh·​man ˈwelsh-mən How to pronounce Welshman (audio)
: a person born or living in Wales
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