pouf, adj. invariable, crumbling (of stones).

pouffer, v.n., to puff. Only used in — de rire; to burst out laughing.

poufferie, n.f., puffery.

pouffiste, n.m., puffer.

*pouillé, n.m., register of benefices.

*pouiller, v.a., (pop.) to rail at, to abuse.

*se pouiller, v.r., (pop.) to abuse each other.

*pouilles, n.f.pl., abuse, abusive language. Il m’a chanté —; he abused me.

*pouilleu-x, -se, n. and adj., lousy person; beggarly fellow; lousy, wretched, mean.

*pouillot, n.m., (orni.) pewet.