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lathery

[lath-uh-ree]

adjective

consisting of, covered with, or capable of producing lather.

Origin:
1795–1805; lather¹ + -y¹

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lather (ˈlɑːðə, ˈlæ-)

—n
1.	foam or froth formed by the action of soap or a detergent in water
2.	foam formed by other liquid, such as the sweat of a horse
3.	informal a state of agitation or excitement

—vb
4.	to coat or become coated with lather
5.	(intr) to form a lather

[Old English lēathor soap; related to Old Norse lauthr foam]

'lathery

—*adj*

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