Tink"er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tinkered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Tinkering.]
To mend or solder, as metal wares; hence, more generally, to mend.
Tink"er, v. i. To busy one's self in mending old kettles, pans, etc.;
to play the tinker; to be occupied with small mechanical works.
Tink"er*ing, n. The act or work of a tinker.