Word: scantle
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: scan
tle
Definition: A gauge for measuring slates.
Morphemes:
Affix: scant
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A slightly thinner measurement of a standard wood size.
Affix: -le
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A suffix forming adjectives from verbs with the meaning of "prone to; tending to; apt to; capable of"; compare -ative.