Word: retroguard
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
tro
guard
Definition: rearguard; a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body
Morphemes:
Affix: retro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Back or backward.
Affix: guard
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A squad responsible for protecting something.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: guarde
Language: fro
Decoded: guarde
Meaning: a guardian, warden, keeper