Potter1. (n.) One whose occupation is to make earthen vessels.
2. (n.) One who hawks crockery or earthenware.
3. (n.) One who pots meats or other eatables.
4. (n.) The red-bellied terrapin. See Terrapin.
5. (v. i.) To busy one's self with trifles; to labor with little purpose, energy, of effect; to trifle; to pother.
6. (v. i.) To walk lazily or idly; to saunter.
7. (v. t.) To poke; to push; also, to disturb; to confuse; to bother.
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