poudren

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French poudrer, from poudre; equivalent to poudre +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpuːd(ə)rən/, /ˈpuːð(ə)rən/

Verb

poudren

  1. To powder; to turn into powder, usually by grinding.
  2. To preserve or ferment food; to add powder to food as to make it last.
  3. To place things (often decorative) on a surface; to spangle.
  4. (rare) To spread powder on to something; to douse something in powder
  5. (rare) To add spices or seasonings to a dish or meal.
  6. (rare) To make indentations on something.

Conjugation

Conjugation of poudren (weak in -ed)
infinitive (to) poudren, poudre
present tense past tense
1st-person singular poudre poudred
2nd-person singular poudrest poudredest
3rd-person singular poudreth poudred
subjunctive singular poudre
imperative singular —
plural1 poudren, poudre poudreden, poudrede
imperative plural poudreth, poudre —
participles poudrynge, poudrende poudred, ypoudred

1 Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.

Descendants

  • English: powder
  • Scots: pouder, pouther

References

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