Welsh vs. Welch

Welsh vs. Welch — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Welsh and Welch

Welshverb

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

Welchnoun

A person who defaults on an obligation, especially a small one.

She's a welch. That watering-can isn't hers: I lent it to her three years ago.

Welshnoun

a native or resident of Wales

Welchverb

To fail to repay a small debt.

Welshnoun

a Celtic language of Wales

Welchverb

To fail to fulfill an obligation.

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Welshnoun

Welsh breed of dual-purpose cattle

Welshverb

cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt

Welshadjective

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

the Welsh coastWelsh syntax