/
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.
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(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.