potter

To be busy in doing little, or what is of little or no practical value; busy one's self over trifles; trifle; work with little energy or purpose.

To hobble; walk slowly and with difficulty; move slowly; loiter.

To walk upon or leap from piece to piece of floating ice. Bartlett. [Local, U.S.].

To poke; push; disturb.

One whose occupation is the making of pots or earthenware vessels of any kind.