Word: aftercastle
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: af
ter
ca
stle
Definition: Alternative form of aftcastle. Raised part of the upper deck at the stern of a ship.
Morphemes:
Affix: after-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: With contrary, subordinate, or remote effect; denoting hindrance, setback, inferiority, etc.
Affix: castle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small tower, as on a ship, or an elephant's back.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: castrum
Language: la
Decoded: castrum
Meaning: camp, fort, citadel, stronghold