3 entries under this word

Froth

Frŏth, n.

noun

(21), n. [Scot. freath, Icel. frodha, fraudh, fraudhr, Dan. fraale, Sw. fradga, from A-S. freodhan, to rub, to froth. Cf. L. Ger. frathem, fradem, fraam, steam, vapor.]

The bubbles caused in fluids or liquors by fermentation or agitation; spume; foam.
Any empty, senseless show of wit or eloquence. Johnson.
Light, unsubstantial matter. Tusser.

Frŏth, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. 1. To cause to foam. Beau. & Fl. 2. To cover with froth; as, a horse froths his chain. Southey.

Frōth, v. i.

verbintransitive

[imp. & p. p. FROTHED (frōth); p. pr. & vb. n. FROTHING.] To throw up spume, foam, or bubbles; to foam; as, beer froths; a horse froths at the mouth.