Christian Bale, by birth (5)

I believe the answer is:

welsh

(Other definitions for welsh that I've seen before include "From Aberystwyth, for instancewelshw" , "Coming from Swansea?" , "Of bookie, decamp without paying out winnings" , "Fail to pay debt" , "and 14 Down: Melted cheese on toast" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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