lather
/ˈlæð.ɚ/ verb C2- To cover with lather. · I lathered my body with lavender-scented soap.
- To beat or whip.
- To form lather or froth, as a horse does when profusely sweating.
He/she/it lathers · Past lathered · Past participle lathered · -ing form lathering
Verb forms
- Base form
- lather
- He/she/it
- lathers
- Past
- lathered
- Past participle
- lathered
- -ing form
- lathering
From the library
“True,” said Noirtier, looking carelessly around him, “true, if this person were not on his guard, as he is;” and he added with a smile, “He will consequently make a few changes in his personal appearance.” At these words he rose, and put off his frock-coat and cravat, went towards a table on which lay his son’s toilet articles, lathered his face, took a razor, and, with a firm hand, cut off the compromising whiskers.
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