This is the 3609th most frequent Dutch word.
putte
"Putte" in Dutch refers to a small well or pit.
Here 'putte' is used in the past tense of the verb 'putten', meaning to derive or draw (like drawing inspiration or courage).
Hij putte moed uit haar woorden.
He derived courage from her words.
In this sentence, 'putte' refers to the action of drawing water, often literally as in using a well.
De oude man putte water uit de grond.
The old man drew water from the ground.
The verb 'putten' is metaphorically used here, where 'putte' indicates the act of deriving creative ideas or influence from nature.