-ware
suffix [in U nouns]
[Date: 1300-1400; Origin: ware 'goods' (11-20 centuries), from Old English waru]
things made of a particular material, especially for use in the home
glassware (=glass bowls, glasses etc)
silverware (=silver spoons, knives etc)
things used in a particular place for the preparation or serving of food
ovenware (=dishes for use in the oven)
tableware (=plates, glasses, knives etc)
things used in operating a computer
software (=programs)
shareware (=programs which can be shared via the Internet)