Welsher

Welsh  (wlsh, wlch)

adj.

Of or relating to Wales or its people, language, or culture.

n.

1. The people of Wales.

2. The Celtic language of Wales. Also called Cymric.

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[Middle English Walische, from Old English Wælisc, from Wealh, foreigner, Welshman, Celt, perhaps of Celtic origin.]

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welsh  (wlsh, wlch) also welch (wlch)

intr.v. welshed also welched, welsh·ing also welch·ing, welsh·es also welch·es Informal

1. To swindle a person by not paying a debt or wager.

2. To fail to fulfill an obligation.

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[Origin unknown.]

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welsher n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

welsher - someone who swindles you by not repaying a debt or wager welcher chiseler, chiseller, defrauder, grifter, scammer, swindler, gouger - a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud