#1 lather n. [soapsuds, suds] the froth produced by soaps or detergents. wn
#2 lather v. [flog, welt, whip, lash, slash, strap, trounce] beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced". wn
#3 lather n. [fret, stew, sweat, swither] agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams". wn
#4 lather v. form a lather; "The shaving cream lathered". wn
#5 lather n. a workman who puts up laths. wn
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