powdering

noun

plural Small pieces of fur powdered or sprinkled on other furs, in resemblance to the spots on ermine; also, bands of ermine.

noun

Decoration by means of numerous small figures, usually the same figure often repeated. See powdered, 2.

a. & n. from powder, v. t.

A heated tub in which an infected lecher was placed for cure.

verb

Present participle of powder.

noun

A patch or application of powder.