WELSH


Meaning of WELSH in English

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.

Phrases and idioms:

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.

Etymology: OE Welisc, W{aelig}lisc, etc., f. Gmc f. L Volcae, the name of a Celtic people

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.