Word: countenance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
te
nance
Definition: Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
Morphemes:
Affix: countenance
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contenir
Language: fr
Decoded: contenir
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to contain, to hold back (control, e.g. a disease, tears), to keep in check (control something that might hurt you, e.g. emotions)
Affix: -ance
Language: fr
Decoded: -ance
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ance (suffix used to form nouns)