noun A person who cheats or swindles others
In the context of gambling, a welsher is someone who fails to pay their gambling debts or tries to cheat others out of money.
In horse racing, a welsher is someone who fails to pay their bets or debts related to horse racing.
In informal contexts, welsher can be used to describe someone who fails to fulfill their obligations or commitments, or someone who reneges on a promise.
In the writing world, a 'welsher' may refer to someone who fails to fulfill a writing contract or agreement, such as not delivering a completed manuscript on time or not meeting other agreed-upon terms.
In psychology, 'welsher' may be used to describe a patient who fails to attend scheduled therapy sessions or does not follow through with treatment recommendations.
In the construction industry, a 'welsher' could be a contractor who does not complete a project as per the agreed-upon terms, such as using substandard materials or not finishing the work on time.
In the gambling world, 'welsher' is a term used to describe someone who fails to pay off a bet or debt, especially in an illegal or unscrupulous manner.