Word: crossguards
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cross
guards
Definition: Plural of crossguard;  is a bar of metal at right angles to the blade, placed between the blade and the hilt
Morphemes:
Affix: cross
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pipe-fitting with four branches whose axes usually form a right angle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crux
Language: la
Decoded: crux
PoS: Noun
Meaning: wooden frame on which criminals were crucified, especially a cross
Affix: guard
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: guarde
Language: fro
Decoded: guarde
Meaning: a guardian, warden, keeper
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.