Meaning of lather

Definition of lather

(noun) the froth produced by soaps or detergents
agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams"
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"; "The children were severely trounced"
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

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