Word: retrench
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: re
trench
Definition: To take up a new defensive position.
Morphemes:
Affix: retrench
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To take up a new defensive position.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: fro
Decoded: re-
Meaning: suffix meaning ‘again’
Affix: tranchier
Language: fro
Decoded: tranchier
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to cut (make an incision)