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Definition of Welsh - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
languagethe Celtic language spoken in Wales
- Welsh is taught in schools across Wales.
2.
nationalitynative or resident of Wales
- He is a Welsh who moved to London.
Adjective
1.
geographyrelated to Wales or its people
- She loves Welsh music and traditions.
2.
regionrelating to the language spoken in Wales
- He is fluent in Welsh poetry.
Expressions with Welsh
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furniture with shelves for displaying dishes
The antique Welsh dresser showcased her grandmother's china collection.
cheese melted with ale on toast
The pub served a delicious Welsh rarebit.
traditional stringed musical instrument from Wales
She played a beautiful melody on the Welsh harp at the concert.
lands near the border between Wales and England
Many castles were built in the Welsh Marches.
species of onion with hollow leaves
Welsh onion is often used in Asian dishes.
melted cheese on toast, sometimes with milk or seasonings
We enjoyed Welsh rabbit for lunch.
Origin of Welsh
Old English, welisc (foreign)
Terms with Welsh included in their meaning
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welsh address
stereotypically Welsh form of address for a man
Welsh port
port town in SE Wales
Welsh river
river in Wales joining the River Loughor
measurement
Welsh unit of weight equal to 168 pounds
Welsh village
village in Powys Wales originally in Montgomeryshire
Welsh breeds
either of two Welsh breeds with a fox-like head
acr: Act of the National Assembly for Wales
law made by the Welsh Assembly
mythology
the other world in Welsh mythology
Celtic mythology
the otherworld in Welsh mythology, a place of delights
pastry
sweet Welsh bread with dried fruit, often made with tea
language
the group of Celtic languages including Welsh, Cornish, and Breton
welsh geography
mountain range in Wales with Aran Fawddwy peak
Welsh woman
woman from Wales
culture
related to Wales or the Welsh people
culture
Welsh person or people
language
the Welsh language spoken in Wales
Welsh person
person from Wales
geography
the Welsh name for Wales
Welsh festival
festival of literature, music, and performance in Wales
abr: English, Welsh & Scottish Railway
railway company in the UK
food
traditional Welsh dish made from laver seaweed
Welsh origin
spiced mead originally from Wales
music
traditional Welsh wind instrument made of wood
Welsh cuisine
Welsh dish of cheese on toast
Examples of Welsh in a sentence
The book was translated from Welsh. The Welsh are known for their singing talent. A Welsh joined our team last year. Welsh culture is rich and diverse. He enjoys Welsh literature immensely. The Welsh language has a unique sound.
She studied Welsh literature at university.
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- French:gallois, galloise, ...
- German:Walisisch, walisisch, ...
- Italian:gallese, del Galles, ...
- Spanish:galés, de Gales, ...
- Portuguese:galês, galesa, ...
- Chinese:威尔士语, 威尔士的, ...
- Japanese:ウェールズ語, ウェールズの, ...
- Arabic:الوِلْزِيَّة, وِلْزِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:וֶולְשִׁית, ווֶלְשִׁי, ...
- Russian:валлийский, уэльский, ...
- Ukrainian:валлійська мова, валлійський, ...
- Hindi:वेल्श, वेल्श भाषा, ...
Definition of welsh - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
trustRare UK go back on a promise or agreementRare UK
- She welshed on the deal at the last minute.
2.
gamblingRare UK fail to pay a gambling debtRare UK
- They accused him of welshing after the poker game.
Expressions with welsh
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back out of a commitment or arrangement
She tried to welsh on a deal at the last minute.
back out of a promise or commitment
She decided to welsh on a bet at the last minute.
Origin of welsh
Old English, welisc (foreign)
Examples of welsh in a sentence
They accused him of welshing on the agreement. He was known to welsh on his bets frequently. She warned him not to welsh on their agreement.
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- French:ne pas tenir parole, faire défaut, ...
- German:brechen, nicht zahlen, ...
- Italian:venire meno, non pagare, ...
- Spanish:incumplir, no pagar, ...
- Portuguese:voltar atrás, dar o calote, ...
- Chinese:违背, 赖账, ...
- Japanese:破棄する, 踏み倒す, ...
- Arabic:أَخْلَفَ الوعد, تَمَاطَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לַחֲזוֹר בּוֹ, לְהִתְחַמֵּק מִתַּשְׁלוּם, ...
- Russian:нарушать, уклоняться, ...
- Ukrainian:відмовлятися від обіцянки, не сплатити, ...
- Hindi:वेल्श करना, धोखा देना, ...
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