the Welsh language from the earliest period to c . 1150

the natives or inhabitants of Wales collectively

any of a breed of medium-sized riding horse, developed in Wales , with a thickset body and relatively short legs

a breed of black cattle originally from N Wales that are bred for both meat and milk

any member of either of two breeds of short-legged dog with a foxlike head and erect ears , originally bred in Wales for herding cattle : the Cardigan Welsh corgi has a long tail; the Pembroke Welsh corgi has a short tail or no tail and a shorter body

a type of harp in which the strings are arranged in three rows, used esp for the accompaniment of singing , improvisation on folk tunes , etc

any of four breeds of sturdy ponies derived from stock originally bred in Wales

a perennial W European papaveraceous plant, Meconopsis cambrica, with large yellow flowers

a sideboard with drawers and cupboards below and open shelves above

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a savoury dish consisting of melted cheese sometimes mixed with milk, seasonings , etc, on hot buttered toast

a wire-haired breed of terrier with a black-and-tan coat

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a common breed of small hardy sheep kept mainly in the mountains of Wales

the political belief that Wales should be independent

a person who believes that Wales should be independent

the elected assembly for Wales , based in Cardiff , that has certain powers devolved from the UK government

(formerly) a department of the British government with responsibility for Welsh policies . It was replaced by the Wales office in 1999.

a small sturdy but graceful breed of pony used mostly for riding , originally from Wales

any of a breed of medium-sized spaniel with a silky red-and-white coat , usually used as a hunting dog

A corgi is a type of small dog with short legs and a pointed nose .