Word: girdle
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gir
dle
Definition: A belt or elasticated corset; especially, a belt, sash, or article of dress encircling the body usually at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.
Morphemes:
Affix: gird
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
Affix: -le
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A suffix forming adjectives from verbs with the meaning of "prone to; tending to; apt to; capable of"; compare -ative.