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1potter
noun pot·ter \ˈpä-tər\
: a person who makes pots, bowls, plates, etc., out of clay : a person who makes pottery by hand
Full Definition of POTTER
: one that makes pottery
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First Known Use of POTTER
before 12th century
2potter
verb
Definition of POTTER
intransitive verb
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Origin of POTTER
probably frequentative of English dialect pote to poke
First Known Use: 1829
Potter
biographical name Pot·ter \ˈpä-tər\
Definition of POTTER
Beatrix 1866–1943 British writer & illustrator
Potter
biographical name
Definition of POTTER
Paul or Paulus 1625–1654 Du. painter
POTTER[1] Defined for Kids
potter
noun pot·ter \ˈpä-tər\
Definition of POTTER for Kids
: a person who makes pottery
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