Word: mailcatcher
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mail
catch
er
Definition: A device on a train for picking up mailbags while the train is in motion.
Morphemes:
Affix: mail
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: male
Language: fro
Decoded: male
Meaning: bag, wallet
Affix: catch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capiō
Language: la
Decoded: capio
Meaning: take, capture
Affix: -tō
Language: la
Decoded: -to
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms action nouns from verbs.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.