Word: ringfenced
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ring
fenced
Definition: Simple past tense and past participle of ringfence. To require workers to remain in (particular types of work), as during wartime.
Morphemes:
Affix: ring
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To surround or fit with a ring, or as if with a ring.
Affix: fence
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To engage in the sport of fencing.
Affix: -d
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form past participles of (regular) verbs. See -en and -t for variants.