3 entries under this word

Lather

Lăth'er, v. i.

verbintransitive

(99), v. i. [imp. & p. p. LATHERED; p. pr. & vb. n. LATHERING.] [A-S. ledhrian, to lather, anoint. See infra.] To form a foam with water and soap; to become froth, or frothy matter.

Lăth'er, v. t.

verbtransitive

Sense 1. To spread over with lather; as, to lather the face.

Sense 2. To beat severely. [Vulgar.]

Lăth'er, n.

noun

n. [A-S. leadhor, leadhur, niter; leadhor-wyrt, latherwort, soapwort.] 1. Foam or froth made by soap moistened with water. 2. Foam or froth from profuse sweat, as of a horse.