Word: lifer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lif
er
Definition: A prisoner sentenced to transportation for life.
Morphemes:
Affix: life
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A life sentence; a period of imprisonment that lasts until the convict's death (or, sometimes, parole).
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.