Word: colonelcy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: colo
nel
cy
Definition: The rank or office of a colonel.
Morphemes:
Affix: colonel
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: columna
Language: la
Decoded: columna
Meaning: pillar
Affix: -cy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns of rank or office e.g. abbacy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -cia
Language: la
Decoded: -cia
Meaning: -cia