Word: scutcheons
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: scu
tcheons
Definition: Plural of scutcheon; a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
Morphemes:
Affix: scutcheon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An escutcheon; a small plate of metal, such as the shield around a keyhole.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.