Word: gaolkeeper
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ga
ol
kee
per
Definition: One who keeps a jail; a jailer.
Morphemes:
Affix: gaol
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: dated spelling of jail.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cavea
Language: la
Decoded: cavea
Meaning: cavity, coop, cage
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
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.