ˈpʌtɪ n. & v. --n. (pl. -ies) 1 a
cement made from whiting
and raw linseed oil, used
for fixing panes of
glass,
filling holes in
woodwork, etc. 2 a fine
white mortar of lime and
water, used in
pointing brickwork, etc. 3 a polishing
powder usu. made from
tin oxide, used in
jewellery work. --v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
cover,
fix,
join, or
fill up
with putty. øputty in a person's hands
someone who is overcompliant, or
easily influenced. [F pot÷e,
lit. potful]