Definition of potter

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