The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Potter \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. p[*a]ta, peta, to pick, E. pother,
   put.]
   1. To busy one's self with trifles; to labor with little
      purpose, energy, of effect; to trifle; to putter; to
      pother.

   Syn: putter; pother.
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              Pottering about the Mile End cottages. --Mrs.
                                                  Humphry Ward.
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   2. To walk lazily or idly; to saunter.
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