v. Obs. rare. [f. EN- + POWDER sb.] trans. To insert sparsely or in small patches like grains of powder.
1548. Udall, etc. Erasm. Par. John, Pref. Clothe of golde empowdred emong patches of canuesse, or perles and diamondes emong peoblestones.
v. Obs. rare. [f. EN- + POWDER sb.] trans. To insert sparsely or in small patches like grains of powder.
1548. Udall, etc. Erasm. Par. John, Pref. Clothe of golde empowdred emong patches of canuesse, or perles and diamondes emong peoblestones.