pannier
UK[ˈpæn.i.ə]US[ˈpæn.i.ər]
n
a large basket, especially one of a pair carried on either side of a pack animal or on a bicycle or motorcycle.
n
a framework of hoops formerly used to expand a woman's skirt at the hips.
Morpheme Breakdown
pann
ier
pann
bread
ier
agent/container
Etymology
the word pannier entered english in the 13th century via anglo-norman 'panier', from old french 'panier', meaning 'bread basket'. this, in turn, derives from latin 'panarium', a container for bread, from 'panis' (bread). the semantic journey is direct: from a container specifically for bread to a general term for a basket. its application to a framework for skirts in the 17th century is a metaphorical extension, likening the expanded shape of the garment to the bulging sides of a pair of baskets.
Analysis
Structure: pann (bread) + ier (agent/container)
pann originates from latin 'panis', meaning 'bread'. ier is an anglo-norman/old french agent suffix, often denoting a person or thing associated with something.
Examples
the cyclist loaded his panniers with supplies for the long journey.
in the 18th century, women of fashion wore dresses with wide panniers.
the donkey trudged along the path, its heavy panniers filled with fruit.