poudren

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === poudre, powder, pouder === Etymology === From Old French poudrer, from poudre; equivalent to poudre +‎ -en (infinitival suffix). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpuːd(ə)rən/, /ˈpuːð(ə)rən/ === Verb === poudren To powder; to turn into powder, usually by grinding. To preserve or ferment food; to add powder to food as to make it last. To place things (often decorative) on a surface; to spangle. (rare) To spread powder on to something; to douse something in powder (rare) To add spices or seasonings to a dish or meal. (rare) To make indentations on something. ==== Conjugation ==== ==== Descendants ==== English: powder Scots: pouder, pouther ==== References ==== “pǒudren, v.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 21 July 2018.