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potter1

Syllabification: (pot·ter)

Pronunciation: /ˈpätər/

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Definition of potter

verb

British term for putter³.

Origin:

late 19th century: alteration

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Definition of potter in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

potsticker
potstill
Pott's fracture
pottage
potted
potter ¹
potter ²
potter wasp
potter's field
potter's wheel
Potter, Beatrix

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potter² US. Eng
Potter, Beatrix US. Eng
Potter, Dennis US. Eng
potter in putter ( potter)³ US. Eng
potter wasp US. Eng
Stewart, Potter US. Eng

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noun

an aggressive or unkempt dog …

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