streic

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English strike.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sdrei̯k/, [strei̯kʰ]

Noun

streic f or m (plural streiciau, not mutable)

  1. strike (work stoppage)

Derived terms

  • ar streic (“on strike”)
  • streic gyffredinol (“general strike”)
  • streic newyn (“hunger strike”)
  • streic wyllt (“wildcat strike”)
  • streicio (“to strike, to go on strike”)
  • torri streic (“to break a strike”)

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “streic”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “streic”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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