Word: underkeep
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: un
der
keep
Definition: An underkeeper, guardian, or custodian.
Morphemes:
Affix: under-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently, below what is correct; subordinate to; beneath or behind.
Affix: keep
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: kepen
Language: enm
Decoded: kepen
Meaning: to keep, guard, look after, watch