welshman

noun (a Welshman, Welshmen)

«welshman» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A man or boy from Wales, a country in the west of Great Britain, part of the United Kingdom. tree →

In the lessons

Used in history, geography and sport. A Welshwoman is a woman from Wales; together the people are "the Welsh" or "Welsh people". Many Welsh people speak Welsh (Cymraeg) as well as English. Phrases: "a proud Welshman", "a Welshman and an Irishman".

Examples

My grandad is a proud Welshman from Cardiff. tree →
The Welshman scored the winning try for his rugby team. tree →
The famous poet Dylan Thomas was a Welshman. tree →
A Welshman, a Scotsman and an Englishman walked into a shop. tree →
My teacher is a Welshman who speaks Welsh at home. tree →
Two Welshmen sang in the choir. tree →

Note

Always written with a capital W: Welshman. Plural: Welshmen. Many people now prefer "Welsh person" or "Welsh people" when speaking of everyone. Homophone trap: "Welsh" sounds like the verb "welch" or "welsh" (to fail to pay a debt), which some Welsh people find offensive; avoid that verb.

On Mova

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