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Welsher
see synonyms of welsherNoun
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Welsher
see synonyms of welsherverb (intransitive; often foll by on) slang
1.
to fail to pay a gambling debt
2.
to fail to fulfil an obligation
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or characteristic of Wales, its people, their Celtic language, or their dialect of English
noun
2.
a language of Wales, belonging to the S Celtic branch of the Indo-European family. Welsh shows considerable diversity between dialects
3. the Welsh
noun
a white long-bodied lop-eared breed of pig, kept chiefly for bacon
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Welsher
see synonyms of welsher noun
1.
the Celtic language spoken in Wales
adjective
2.
of Wales or its people, language, or culture
verb intransitive Slang
1.
to cheat or swindle by failing to pay a bet or other debt
2.
to evade (an obligation)
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Welsher
see synonyms of welsherintr.v. welshed, welsh·ing, welsh·es also welched or welch·ing or welch·es
Informal
Informal
1. To swindle a person by not paying a debt or wager: welsh on a bet.
2. To fail to fulfill an obligation.
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