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Etymology · Old French

poudre

2 English words descend from Old French poudre, most common first.

powderThe fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
piepowderChiefly in court of piepowders, etc. (sense 2): a traveller, particularly one on foot; a wayfarer; specifically, a travelling merchant.