Word: ringfence
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ring
fence
Definition: To guarantee the safety of funds or investment. In particular, to ensure some degree of distinction for monies, that may provide immunity against untoward financial claims.
Morphemes:
Affix: ring
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hierarchical level of privilege in a computer system, usually at hardware level, used to protect data and functionality (also protection ring).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Zahlring
Language: de
Decoded: Zahlring
Meaning: number ring
Affix: fence
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To conceal the truth by giving equivocal answers; to hedge; to be evasive.