Word: Gershonite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gers
ho
nite
Definition: A member of one of the four main divisions among the Levites in Biblical times, supposed to have had the care of the curtains, hangings, and ropes of the sanctuary.
Morphemes:
Affix: Gershon
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ The eldest of the sons of Levi, and the patriarchal founder of the Gershonites.
Affix: -ite
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting descendants of a specified historical person, especially a biblical figure.