Word: backhander
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
hand
er
Definition: A surfer who approaches a swell with the wave behind them ("on their backhand") rather than facing the wave ("on their forehand").
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: clipping of backstroke; swim on one's back
Affix: hand
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A performer more or less skilful.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.