Word: briefcase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: brief
case
Definition: A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
Morphemes:
Affix: brief
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The material relevant to a case, delivered by a solicitor to the barrister who tries the case.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: brevis
Language: la
Decoded: brevis
Meaning: short
Affix: case
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A suitcase; a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cadō
Language: la
Decoded: cado
Meaning: to fall, happen
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
Meaning: action noun