Word: retainer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
tain
er
Definition: A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
Morphemes:
Affix: retain
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To belong; to pertain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: back, backwards
Affix: teneō
Language: la
Decoded: teneo
Meaning: to hold
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Person or thing connected with.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.