Welsh
/ˈwɛlʃ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: welshes · welshing · welshed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to Wales.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to the Celtic language of Wales.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
The people of Wales.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Meaning · English
A breed of pig, kept mainly for bacon.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “Welsh” mean?
Of or pertaining to Wales.
Is “Welsh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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