welch

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To fail to keep a promise or agreement; to break one's word.

Usage: It is considered disrespectful to welch on a bet.

Example Sentence: He welched on his promise to help me move.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who fails to keep a promise or agreement; a person who breaks their word.

Usage: Don't trust him, he's a welch.

Example Sentence: The welch never paid back the money he borrowed.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to the region of Wales or its people.

Usage: She had a strong Welsh accent and embraced her Welch heritage.

Example Sentence: We attended a Welch cultural festival.