Word: brevetcy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bre
vet
cy
Definition: The rank or condition of a brevet officer.
Morphemes:
Affix: brevet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: brève
Language: fr
Decoded: breve
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a brief piece of information or news (as opposed to the headline)
Affix: -et
Language: fr
Decoded: -et
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: suffix indicating diminution or affection
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