Word: backhander
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
hand
er
Definition: A blow with the back of the hand.
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The part of a piece of clothing which covers the back.
Affix: hand
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.