Word: deputies
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
pu
ties
Definition: Plural of deputy; someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
Morphemes:
Affix: deputy
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office
Etymology Compounds: Affix: député
Language: fr
Decoded: depute
PoS: Noun
Meaning: deputy (delegate)
Affix: -ies
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural forms of nouns endings in consonant-y.