noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of welcher. British, alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   Synonym of Walian: a Welsh person, a Welshman or Welshwoman. obsolete, rare
3. 3
   someone who swindles you by not repaying a debt or wager wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

clock watcherdefaulterdelinquenteye-servantgoldbrickgoldbricker

Etymology

Etymology 1

From welsh + -er.

Etymology 2

From Welsh + -er.

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