[welsh] vi [prob. fr. Welsh, adj.] (1905) 1: to avoid payment--used with on "~ed on his debts"
2: to break one's word: renege "~ed on their promises" -- welsh.er n Welsh n [ME Walsche, Welsse, fr. walisch, welisch, adj., Welsh, fr. OE waelisc, welisc Celtic, Welsh, foreign, fr. OE Wealh Celt, Welshman, foreigner, of Celt origin; akin to the source of L Volcae, a Celtic people of southeastern Gaul] (bef. 12c) 1: the Celtic language of the Welsh people
2. pl in constr: the natives or inhabitants of Wales
3: welsh pony -- Welsh adj