lather >> ˈlɑːðə
Definition: [noun] a frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap, washing powder, etc. when mixed with water.
Example: she rinsed off the lather and dried her hands
Definition: [noun] a state of agitation or nervous excitement.
Example: Dad had got into a right lather by the time I got home
Definition: [verb] form or cause to form a lather.
Example: soap will not lather in hard water
Definition: [verb] cover something with liberal amounts of (a substance).
Example: she lathered a slice of toast with butter
Definition: [verb] (of a horse) be covered with sweat.
Example: the old mare was lathered and I decided it was time for a rest
Definition: [verb] thrash (someone).
Example: my mother caught me by the back of the neck and lathered me up the steps