Welshwoman

American

[welsh-woom-uhn, welch-] / ˈwɛlʃˌwʊm ən, ˈwɛltʃ- /

noun

plural

Welshwomen

a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Wales.

Etymology

Origin of Welshwoman

1400–50; late Middle English Walsshwoman; see Welsh, woman

Example Sentences

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With a super-fight now in Price's sights, her promoter Ben Shalom said the Welshwoman could be the number one pound-for-pound female fighter on the planet by the end of the year.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The Welshwoman is targeting the winner of WBO champion Mikaela Mayer v Sandy Ryan - who fight later this month - in an undisputed title bout by the end of 2025.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

First, though, the Chicago fighter has a tough defence against Welshwoman Lauren Price in May.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

Welshwoman Price walked out to Love Inc's 'You're a Superstar' and she looked every bit of that as she extended her unbeaten record to six.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2023

My name is Richard Adams, and I am the son of a Cumberland yeoman who married a Welshwoman.

From Queen Sheba's Ring by Haggard, Henry Rider

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