Defn: A kind of rich, sweet cake; — so called from the ingredients being used by pounds, or in equal quantities.
POUNDER
Pound"er, n.
1. One who, or that which, pounds, as a stamp in an ore mill.
2. An instrument used for pounding; a pestle.
3. A person or thing, so called with reference to a certain number of pounds in value, weight, capacity, etc.; as, a cannon carrying a twelve-pound ball is called a twelve pounder.
Note: Before the English reform act of 1867, one who was an elector by virtue of paying ten pounds rent was called a ten pounder.
POUNDING
Pound"ing, n.
1. The act of beating, bruising, or breaking up; a beating.
2. A pounded or pulverized substance. [R.] "Covered with the poundings of these rocks." J. S. Blackie.
POUNDKEEPER; POUND-KEEPER
Pound"keep`er, n.