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 lather lather /ˈlæðɝ/

noun

  1. () The froth produced by soaps or detergents  ( soapsuds , lather , suds )
    the froth produced by soaps or detergents
      The soap created a luxurious lather, enveloping their hands in a soft, fragrant foam.
    The soap created a luxurious lather, enveloping their hands in a soft, fragrant foam.
  2. The foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)  ( lather )
    the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
  3. A workman who puts up laths  ( lather )
    a workman who puts up laths
  4. Agitation resulting from active worry  ( fret , lather , stew [Informal] , sweat [Informal] , swither [Dialect, UK] )
    agitation resulting from active worry
     Don't get in a stew
    don't get in a stew
     He's in a sweat about exams
    he's in a sweat about exams

verb

  1. Rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning  ( lather , soap )
    rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
  2. Exude sweat or lather  ( lather )
    exude sweat or lather
     This unfit horse lathers easily
    this unfit horse lathers easily
  3. Form a lather  ( lather )
    form a lather
     The shaving cream lathered
    The shaving cream lathered
  4. Beat severely with a whip or rod  ( lather , strap , trounce , flog , lash , slash , welt , whip )
    beat severely with a whip or rod
     The teacher often flogged the students
    The teacher often flogged the students
     The children were severely trounced
    The children were severely trounced