the Welsh

noun

: the people of Wales

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The queen consort wore the Welsh Guards Diamond Leek Brooch, which holds a particular history for the British royal family. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Stranded in the Welsh mountains, seven reality show contestants must expose their rivals secrets live on air. — L.m. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 Some caps currently in use are more than 40 years old, according to the Welsh Guards. — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 Friday’s trip to West Ham United, the first league meeting between the two clubs in a little over 45 years, seems certain to set a new record attendance for a match involving the Welsh side. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Welsh

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“The Welsh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Welsh. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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