welsher

Meanings

• noun

  A person who fails to honor or pay their debts or obligations.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with welsher
shavesher , avesher

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Variants

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welch , welched , welches , welching , welsh , welshed , welsher , welshers , welshes , welshing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'one who shaves' in Scots, but the term came to be used metonymically for a person who defaulted on a debt, as they might shave or 'cut' their creditors.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'welsher' comes from the Scottish Gaelic word 'welsch', which means 'foreigner'. In Scotland, the term was originally used to describe someone who did not pay their debts in Scottish currency, as they were considered 'foreigners' to the local economy.

2. The term 'welsher' has also been used in the context of gambling, where a 'welsher' is a person who cheats at cards by marking the deck or colluding with other players.

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Related Concepts

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1. debtor: A person who owes a debt or money to another.

2. defaulter: A person who has failed to fulfill an obligation or debt.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'welsher' has been used metaphorically to describe individuals or entities that fail to uphold their obligations or promises. In music, the term 'welsher' has been used in folk songs and ballads to describe a person who has defrauded or cheated others.

How to Memorize "welsher"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a stack of bills, but instead of paying them, they throw them away or burn them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'welsher' with the word 'cheat' or 'fraud'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'welsher' as 'We Owe Else Something Here'.

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