Welshman

noun

Welsh·​man ˈwelsh-mən How to pronounce Welshman (audio)
: a native or inhabitant of Wales

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Martin Jol knew he had been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur before taking charge of a UEFA Cup tie against Getafe in 2007; Mark Hughes did likewise at Manchester City, with his successor Roberto Mancini, watching the Welshman’s last game against Sunderland from the stands at the Etihad Stadium in 2009. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 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

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First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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Welshman

noun
Welsh·​man ˈwelsh-mən How to pronounce Welshman (audio)
: a person born or living in Wales
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