lather
noun
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the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
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the froth produced by soaps or detergentssuds
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a workman who puts up laths
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agitation resulting from active worrysweat
verb
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rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaningsoap
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exude sweat or lather“this unfit horse lathers easily”
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form a lather“The shaving cream lathered”
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beat severely with a whip or rodwhip