: a native or inhabitant of Wales

Examples of Welshman in a Sentence

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The third Welshman in attendance at the Dolby with hopes for a statuette was Trevor Matthews, who was one of four producers of The Brutalist. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025 There were questions over why the Welshman was sacked so soon but also whether he should have been appointed at all. Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Welshman was in the 13th century

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“Welshman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Welshman. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

: a person born or living in Wales
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