poor laws, query

[Brad De Long]

>Daniel,
>
>Many thanks for the interesting info on the Rebecca Riots, as well as for
>this:
>
>>  BTW, "Welsh", is a Middle English word meaning "foreigner, slave"
>>  fascinating article  http://clever.net/quinion/words/articles/welsh.htm
>
>Why is 'Welsh' still used, or is it?
>
>Angela
>_________

Because we don't have the Dutch courage to get rid of it?

Brad DeLong