Dictionary definition · lather
noun
- the froth produced by soaps or detergents
- agitation resulting from active worry"don't get in a stew"
- a workman who puts up laths
- the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
verb
- beat severely with a whip or rod"The teacher often flogged the students"
- form a lather"The shaving cream lathered"
- exude sweat or lather"this unfit horse lathers easily"
- rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).