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Definition of Lather

1. Verb. Beat severely with a whip or rod. "They want to lather the prisoners "; "The children were severely trounced"

2. Noun. The froth produced by soaps or detergents.

3. Verb. Form a lather. "The shaving cream lathered"

4. Noun. Agitation resulting from active worry. "He's in a sweat about exams"

5. Verb. Exude sweat or lather. "This unfit horse lathers easily"

6. Noun. A workman who puts up laths.

7. Verb. Rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning. "Did he lather his foot? "

8. Noun. The foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse).

Definition of Lather

1. n. Foam or froth made by soap moistened with water.

2. v. t. To spread over with lather; as, to lather the face.

3. v. i. To form lather, or a froth like lather; to accumulate foam from profuse sweating, as a horse.

4. v. t. To beat severely with a thong, strap, or the like; to flog.

Definition of Lather

1. Noun. The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water. ¹

2. Noun. A state of agitation. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To cover with lather. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To beat or to whip. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lather

1. to cover with lather (a light foam) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lather

latex fixation test latex fixation tests latex paint latexes latexwear lath lath-shaped lath and plaster lathe lathe carrier

lathed lathee lathees lathelike lathen lather (current term) lather, rinse, repeat lather up lathered lathered up

latherer latherers latherier lathering lathering up latherings lathers lathers up lathery lathes

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