Word: quarterstaves
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: quar
ter
staves
Definition: Plural of quarterstaff; a long stout staff used as a weapon
Morphemes:
Affix: quarter
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To quartersaw. Cut radially (towards the heart of the log), at right angles to the growth rings, for stability or the production of decorative patterns.
Affix: staff
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
Affix: -es
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the regular plural of nouns