Word: lynchings
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lyn
chings
Definition: Plural of lynching; kill without legal sanction
Morphemes:
Affix: lynch
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).