Word: coattail
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coat
tail
Definition: Success of a figure, organization or movement that transfers to those who associate with it.
Morphemes:
Affix: coat
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The habit or vesture of an order of men, indicating the order or office; cloth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cotta
Language: la
Decoded: cotta
Meaning: undercoat, tunic
Affix: tail
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One who surreptitiously follows another.