~ 1
( N. Amer. putter )
■ verb
1》 occupy oneself in a desultory but pleasant manner.
2》 move or go in a casual, unhurried way.
■ noun an act or period of ~ing.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
C16 (in the sense 'poke repeatedly'): frequentative of dialect pote 'to push, kick, or poke', of unknown origin.
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~ 2
■ noun a person who makes ceramic ware.