welsh

/wɛlʃ/
verb
  1. To fail to pay a debt or fulfill an obligation, especially a gambling debt.
    • She never welshes on a promise, so you can trust her word.
    • He tried to welsh on his bet after losing the race.
    • The contractor welshed on the deal and left the job unfinished.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to Wales, its people, or their language.
    • The Welsh countryside is famous for its green hills and castles.
    • He wore a Welsh rugby jersey to support his favorite team.
    • She learned to speak Welsh fluently after moving to Cardiff.
noun
  1. The Celtic language spoken in Wales.
    • Welsh is one of the oldest living languages in Europe.
    • Road signs in Wales are written in both English and Welsh.
    • She studied Welsh at university and now works as a translator.
  2. The people of Wales collectively.
    • The Welsh have a strong cultural identity and celebrate St. David's Day.
    • The Welsh are known for their love of poetry and music.
    • Many Welsh emigrated to the United States in the 19th century.