walsh

wɔlʃ

Definitions

1. noun

a variant of Walsh, an Irish surname and a topographic name.

“He is a member of the Walsh family and a descendant of the famous Irish clan.”

2. noun

a term used in some varieties of English to refer to a person of mixed Irish and Welsh ancestry.

“He identified as a Walsh, a term used to describe people with Irish and Welsh heritage.”

3. verb

to make a false or misleading statement, especially under oath.

“The politician was accused of perjuring himself and was subsequently charged with obstruction of justice.”

Synonyms

  • Celtic
  • Walshman

Antonyms

  • accurate
  • truthful