transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwelsh, ˈwelch ]
noun
also Welch ˈwelch
Etymology: Middle English Walsche, Welsse, from walisch, welisch, adjective, Welsh, from Old English wælisc, welisc foreign, British, Welsh, from Old English Wealh foreigner, Briton, Welshman, of Celtic origin; akin to the source of Latin Volcae, a Celtic people of southeastern Gaul
Date: before 12th century
1. : the Celtic language of the Welsh people
2. plural in construction : the natives or inhabitants of Wales
3. : Welsh pony
• Welsh also Welch adjective