The word Welsh originates from an old Germanic term meaning foreigners. After the Romans abandoned Britain around 410 AD, native Britons lost their protection and faced raids from northern tribes. Local leaders, such as Vortigern, invited Germanic mercenaries for defense. However, these warriors soon began settling down, establishing Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, while native Celts were pushed west and north into regions now known as Wales and Scotland. Over time, the new settlers came to view the nativ