Pow″der, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Powdered (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Powdering.] [F. poudrer.] 1. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder; to comminute; to pulverize; to triturate.
2. To sprinkle with powder, or as with powder; to be sprinkle; as, to powder the hair.
A circling zone thou seest
Powdered with stars. Milton.
3. To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.