Word: snuffer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: snuff
er
Definition: A device made to extinguish (snuff out) a candle.
Morphemes:
Affix: snuff
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To extinguish a candle or oil-lamp flame by covering the burning end of the wick until the flame is suffocated.
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.