streic

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English strike.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sdrei̯k/, [strei̯kʰ]

Noun

streic f (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

• 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