Walha

Walha is an ancient Germanic word, meaning 'foreigner' or 'stranger', likely derived from the name of the Volcae.

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Several names of non-Germanic European regions are derived from the word Walh:

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• Walachia (see also Vlach and Etymology of Vlach)
• Wales
• Wallonia

Germanic: Germanic may refer to...

Volcae: The Volcae in the 2nd century BC were a large and powerful Celtic nation....