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Poundcake
- - A kind of rich, sweet cake; -- so called from the ingredients being used by pounds, or in equal quantities.
Poundings
- noun - an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); "he felt a throbbing in his head"
- repeated heavy blows
- the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows); "the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard"; "the pounding of feet on the hallway"
Poundrate
- - A rate or proportion estimated at a certain amount for each pound; poundage.
Pour Down
- verb - drink down entirely; "He downed three martinis before dinner"; "She killed a bottle of brandy that night"; "They popped a few beer after work"
Pourboire
- noun - a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Pourparty
- - A division; a divided share.
Pourpoint
- - A quilted military doublet or gambeson worn in the 14th and 15th centuries; also, a name for the doublet of the 16th and 17th centuries worn by civilians.
Poussette
- - A movement, or part of a figure, in the contradance.
Poutingly
- adverb - with a pout or in a pouting manner
Prudences
- noun - discretion in practical affairs
- knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"