Word: withershins
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: with
er
shins
Definition: Anti-clockwise, in the contrary direction, especially to the left or opposite to the direction of the sun.
Morphemes:
Affix: wither-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Prefix meaning: "against; in opposition to"; "in return"; "counter-"; "contrary (to)"; "in the opposite direction (of or to)"; "backwards".
Affix: shin
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To strike with the shin.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.