adj. & n.
adj. of or relating to Wales or its people or language.
n. 1 the Celtic language of Wales. 2 (prec. by the; treated as pl.) the people of Wales. Welsh corgi see CORGI. Welsh dresser a type of dresser with open shelves above a cupboard. Welsh harp a harp with three rows of strings. Welsh onion a species of onion, Allium fistulosum, forming clusters of bulbs. Welsh rabbit (or rarebit by folk etymology) a dish of melted cheese etc. on toast.
[ OE Welisc, Wlisc, etc., f. Gmc f. L Volcae, the name of a Celtic people ]