Noun
A
type
of
fine
powder
,
as
of
sandarac
,
or
cuttlefish bone
,
sprinkled
over
wet
ink
to
dry
the
ink
after
writing
or
on
rough
paper
to
smooth
the
writing
surface
.
Verb
To
sprinkle
or
rub
with
pounce
powder
.