definition of
lather

[1] #1 lather n. [soapsuds, suds] the froth produced by soaps or detergents. wn

[2] #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] #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] #4 lather v. form a lather; "The shaving cream lathered". wn

[5] #5 lather n. a workman who puts up laths. wn