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Welsh Very Common

Welsh has 9 different meanings across 4 categories:

Noun · Verb · Adjective · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a native or resident of Wales

"The tour guide explained that every person in the village was welsh, sharing the same local dialect and traditions."

2

a Celtic language of Wales

"She is learning Welsh to better communicate with her neighbors in Cardiff."

3

a breed of dual-purpose cattle developed in Wales

"The farmer chose to raise Welsh Black cattle because their hardiness made them perfect for his rugged hillside pastures."

4

The Welsh language.

"She is studying to become fluent in welsh so she can teach it at primary school."

Verb
1

cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt

"The gambler tried to welch on his winnings, but the dealer caught him trying to leave before settling the tab."

2

To swindle someone by not paying a debt, especially a gambling debt.

"The gambler managed to welch on his debts before anyone could force him to pay up."

In plain English: To welch means to go back on your word and refuse to do something you promised to do.

"He is often accused of welching on his promise to pay for dinner if he didn't bring enough money."

Adjective
1

of or relating to or characteristic of Wales or its people or their language

"the Welsh coast"

"Welsh syntax"

2

(Native) British; pertaining to the Celtic peoples who inhabited much of Britain before the Roman occupation.

"The ancient Welsh tribes were among the first Celtic groups to inhabit the region before the Romans arrived."

In plain English: Welsh is an adjective used to describe something that comes from Wales, which is part of the United Kingdom.

"The welsh language is widely spoken in that part of Wales today."

Proper Noun
1

A English and Scottish surname, from nicknames for someone who was a Welshman or a Celt.

"Welsh is an uncommon but recognized English and Scottish surname that originated as a nickname for someone perceived to be of Welsh or Celtic descent."

Example Sentences
"The welsh language is widely spoken in that part of Wales today." adj
"The team wore bright green jerseys to represent their Welsh heritage." adj
"She added some fresh welsh onion slices to the soup for extra flavor." adj
"Many people visit Wales to see the famous welsh dragons on the flag." adj
"He is often accused of welching on his promise to pay for dinner if he didn't bring enough money." verb
See Also
welshism gyp bara brith englyn machenian erw welshed coraniaid
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
European Brythonic cattle cheat

Origin

The word "Welsh" comes from the Germanic term walhaz, which originally meant a Celt or a Roman. It was likely derived from the name of the Gaulish tribe known as the Volcae.

Rhyming Words
lsh walsh bullsh sculsh old welsh middle welsh
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