Word: bowguard
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bow
guard
Definition: A protective cover worn on the wrist or forearm, sometimes extending to partially cover the hand, which provides protection from the snap of a released bowstring.
Morphemes:
Affix: bow
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
Affix: guard
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: guarde
Language: fro
Decoded: guarde
Meaning: a guardian, warden, keeper