Word: Cathayan
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ca
thay
an
Definition: A native or inhabitant of Cathay, or China.
Morphemes:
Affix: Cathay
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ China, specifically medieval northern China as reached by the overland Silk Road to Xi'an or Beijing, not known at the time to be related to southern China as reached by the maritime routes to Guangzhou.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Cathaya
Language: la
Decoded: Cathaya
Meaning: Cathaya
Affix: -an
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.