POTTER (2)

Pot″ter, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Pottered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Pottering.] [[Cf. W. pwtio to poke, or OD. poteren to search one thoroughly, Sw. påta, peta, to pick, E. pother, put.]] 1. 1. To busy one's self with trifles; to labor with little purpose, energy, of effect; to trifle; to pother.
Pottering about the Mile End cottages. Mrs. Humphry Ward. 2. 2. To walk lazily or idly; to saunter.