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lathery
lath·er·y
/
ˈlæð
ə
ri
/
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[
la
th
-
uh
-ree
]
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adjective
consisting of, covered with, or capable of producing
lather
.
Origin:
1795–1805;
lather
1
+
-y
1
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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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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