Word: sandman
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sand
man
Definition: Used as a symbol of the passage of time toward death.
Morphemes:
Affix: sand
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A moment or interval of time; the term or extent of one's life (referring to the sand in an hourglass).
Affix: -man
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Someone (possibly implied male) who has special characteristics relating to a topic or area.