Plural of putty: a soft, clay-like material used to fill holes and cracks in wood, glass, or walls.
From French 'potée' meaning 'powdered tin' or 'pot dust,' originally referring to a powder used in polishing. The spelling evolved to 'putty' in English by the 1600s.
Putty is fascinating because it's made from powder, oil, and sometimes whiting (chalk) mixed to have the exact consistency needed to stick but still be moldable!
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