"Welshly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more Welshly [comparative], most Welshly [superlative]
Etymology: From Welsh + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Welsh|ly}} Welsh + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} Welshly (comparative more Welshly, superlative most Welshly)
  1. In a Welsh manner.
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