Word: mailcatchers
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mail
ca
tchers
Definition: Plural of mailcatcher. A device on a train for picking up mailbags while the train is in motion.
Morphemes:
Affix: mail
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: male
Language: fro
Decoded: male
Meaning: bag, wallet
Affix: catch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A type of strong boat, usually having two masts; a ketch.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capiō
Language: la
Decoded: capio
Meaning: take, capture
Affix: -tō
Language: la
Decoded: -to
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms collective/abstract nouns from adjectives or other nouns.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Person or thing connected with.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.