Welsh ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Welsh ( verb )

1. To avoid paying a debt or fulfilling an obligation by not showing up, by deception or by any other means.
2. To break a promise or commitment.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a noun denoting a welshman): from welsh gwalch, literally "foreigner", probably denoting one who spoke a language other than welsh.

Examples:

1. He welshed on his bet and refused to pay up.
2. She welshed on her promise to help with the project.
3. The company welshed on its contract and failed to deliver the goods.
4. He welshed on his debts and disappeared.
5. He welshed on his promise to show up for the meeting.

(As a noun)

Welsh ( noun )

1. To avoid paying a debt or fulfilling an obligation by not showing up, by deception or by any other means.
2. To break a promise or commitment.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a noun denoting a welshman): from welsh gwalch, literally "foreigner", probably denoting one who spoke a language other than welsh.

Examples:

1. He welshed on his bet and refused to pay up.
2. She welshed on her promise to help with the project.
3. The company welshed on its contract and failed to deliver the goods.
4. He welshed on his debts and disappeared.
5. He welshed on his promise to show up for the meeting.