welsh
/wɛlʃ/
verb
- 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.
adjective
- 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
- 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.
- 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.