Word: undersheriff
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: un
der
sher
iff
Definition: In certain jurisdictions, a deputy sheriff; second in command to a sheriff.
Morphemes:
Affix: under-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently, below what is correct; subordinate to; beneath or behind.
Affix: shire
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Physical area administered by a sheriff.
Affix: reeve
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of several local officials, with varying responsibilities.