plural of power lead

Obsolete form of poor cod.

Used to express wishes for someone's success in an endeavour of their own choosing.

plural of power failure

An unscheduled or accidental break in the supply of electricity

Electrically (or mechanically) operated.

(colloquial) Not worth the time or effort.

Alternative form of not worth the powder

A picric acid-based explosive.

(politics) The use of military and economic means to influence the behavior or interests of other political bodies. / A state having this kind of power.