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.

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