poudren
Middle English
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
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 | |
1Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.
References
- “pǒudren, v.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-07-21.
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