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Meanings of welcher in English

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Someone who swindles you by not repaying a debt or wager.

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Examples for "welsher"
Examples for "welsher"
1
He was a retail welsher; he lacked the nerve for sweeping enterprises.
South Wind
2
The welsher gave a loud, hoarse guffaw of relish and enjoyment.
Under Two Flags
3
When I got some of it back, I sat up and managed: You lousy welsher.
Night Shift
4
He would let no one say he was a "welsher."
Purple Springs
5
I felt I should never trust myself again, if I turned welsher-that'sthe word, isn't it?
The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes
Usage of welcher in English
1
The average French buyer, however, is not a welcher.
The War After the War
2
I ain't no welcher meself, an' ye knows it.
The Voice on the Wire
3
But do it like a good sport-likea good loser-andnot be a whiner or welcher.
Epistles from Pap: Letters from the man known as 'The Will Roger...
4
It isn't concerning you-I'mnot a welcher.
The Spoilers
5
I'll tell you why, my gay young welcher, for we may as well understand one another, from the start.
Phantom Wires: A Novel
6
Known as a welcher.
The King in Yellow
7
Why you... you welcher!
Calamity jayne
8
You miserable little welcher!
Parrot & Co.
9
He's not a welcher, but...
The Highgrader
10
He was grimly amused at the little Jew's craftiness, yet it sorely offended him to think that any one should consider him such a welcher.
Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories
11
James Welcher-themost notorious blackleg in the kingdom-astwo of the most interesting episodes in my career.
Roger Ingleton, Minor
12
An old trick among touts and welchers.
The Boys of Bellwood School; Or, Frank Jordan's Triumph
Translations for welcher
Catalan
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Welcher through the time