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Meaning of -s- | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Genitival interfix used to link elements in some compounds, equivalent to the possessive clitic -'s.

morpheme

Examples

“hogshead, kingsman, yearsworth, jobsworth, womenswear, craftsperson”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

-sal- -st -Stan -tox- -toxa- -trop-

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