-arch

A suffix meaning a ruler, as in monarch (a sole ruler).

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-derm

A suffix or terminal formative, much used in anatomical terms, and signifying skin, integument, covering; as, blastoderm, ectoderm, etc.

-footer

a suffix designating something with a length of (so many) feet; -- used only in combinations with a numerical prefix; as, he is a six-footer; the golfer sank a 40-footer; his yacht is a 60-footer.

-form

A suffix used to denote in the form or shape of, resembling, etc.; as, valiform; oviform.

-ful

A suffix signifying full of, abounding with; as, boastful, harmful, woeful.

-handled

having a usually specified type of handle; as, a pearl-handled revolver; a long-handled shovel.