Meaning of lather in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈlæðər/

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1. Verb

   lather

   Definitions

   1. cover with soap

   Examples

   • « lather your body when you shower »
2. 2. beat severely with a whip or rod

   Examples

   • « The teacher often flogged the students »
   • « The children were severely trounced »
3. 3. form a lather

   Examples

   • « The shaving cream lathered »
4. 4. rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning

5. Noun

   lather

   Etymology

   Old English læthor (denoting washing soda or its froth), lēthran (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse lauthr (noun), from an Indo-European root shared by Greek loutron‘bath’

   Definitions

   1. the froth produced by soaps or detergents
6. 2. agitation resulting from active worry

   Examples

   • « don't get in a stew »
   • « he's in a sweat about exams »
7. 3. a workman who puts up laths
8. 4. the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)