Associations to the word «Welch»

Wiktionary

WELCH, noun. A person who defaults on an obligation, especially a small one.
WELCH, verb. To fail to repay a small debt.
WELCH, verb. To fail to fulfill an obligation.
WELCH, proper noun. An English surname​. It was used for someone who was a Welshman or a Celt.
WELCH, proper noun. Archaic spelling of Welsh Still used in name of the British regiment the Royal Welch Fusiliers: that spelling was confirmed by Army order.
WELCH, proper noun. A town in Oklahoma
WELCH, proper noun. An unincorporated CDP in Texas
WELCH, proper noun. A city in West Virginia

Dictionary definition

WELCH, verb. Cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats