Word: counterguard
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
guard
Definition: A low outwork before a bastion or ravelin, consisting of two lines of rampart parallel to the faces of the bastion, and protecting them from a breaching fire.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: guard
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To protect the edge of, especially with an ornamental border; hence, to face or ornament with lists, laces, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: guarde
Language: fro
Decoded: guarde
Meaning: a guardian, warden, keeper