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potter1

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒtə/

(North American putter)
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Definition of potter

verb

[no object]
  • occupy oneself in a desultory but pleasant way:I’m quite happy just to potter about by myself here
  • [with adverbial of direction] move or go in a casual, unhurried way:I might potter into Nice for the day

noun

[in singular]
  • an act or period of occupying oneself in a desultory but pleasant way:an afternoon’s potter through the rooms and possessions of the rich

Derivatives

potterer

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'poke repeatedly'): frequentative of dialect pote 'to push, kick, or poke' of unknown origin

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