/
ˈlɑːðə, 
ˈlaðə/
n.
   - a frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap when mixed with water.
 - heavy sweat visible on a horse's coat as a white foam.
 - 
(a lather)
 informal a state of agitation or nervous excitement.
 
v.
   - form or cause to form a lather. 
▸rub with soap until a lather is produced.
 - cover or spread liberally with (a substance).
 - informal thrash (someone).
 
Derivative
Etymology
OE læthor, lēthran (v.), of Gmc origin.