Lather

Ladder

In the black country we say:

Lather

This translates to:

Ladder

Example Sentence

Use the step-lather to reach that top shelf.

Description

'Lather' is a common pronunciation of the word 'ladder' in the traditional Black Country dialect. It can also refer to sweat or foam, as in standard English.

Random Black Country Slang!

Swole, Cog-nogger, Thrial, Soople, Tararabit, Scrumpin, Wuss, Trussen, Maulers, scromble, Ess’ole, Tummy, Drap, Chimdy or chimly or chimbly, Othisnin, Frowtsy, Weem, Tek, Lather, Skraze, Day, Ooman, Tittle, Flen, Wick, Steen, clammed, Afower, Dishle, Chunter,