Welshman

American

[welsh-muhn, welch-] / ˈwɛlʃ mən, ˈwɛltʃ- /

noun

plural

Welshmen

a native or inhabitant of Wales.

Welshman British

/ ˈwɛlʃmən /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Wales

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Etymology

Origin of Welshman

before 900; Middle English Welische man, Old English Wilisc mon; Welsh, man

Example Sentences

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Van Gerwen missed four match darts in total as the Welshman reeled off four straight legs to take the win in Brighton.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

In-form Welshman Gerwyn Price fell at the quarter-final stage as well, losing 6-3 to Northern Ireland's Josh Rock.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Welshman was in stunning form throughout the evening, averaging 105.84 to beat Van Veen 6-2 in the final and move up to second in the table with his second nightly win of the campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Welshman Elfyn Evans completed a superb weekend in his Toyota with his third victory at Rally Sweden on Sunday which lifts him to the top of the early championship table.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

The Welshman who had spoken was a short, thickset fellow from the sappers.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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