lathy

American  

[lath-ee, lah-thee] / ˈlæθ i, ˈlɑ θi /

adjective

lathier, lathiest

1. lathlike; long and thin.

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lathy British  

/ ˈlɑːθɪ /

adjective

1. resembling a lath, esp in being tall and thin

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Etymology

Origin of lathy

First recorded in 1665–75; lath + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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lathy

And little lathy Charles with his long, narrow white face and obstinate chin, is no A B C of a boy.

From The Justice of the King by Drummond, Hamilton

She was a blonde with golden hair, mounted on a bright chestnut blood-like hunter; and, as she was of slight, lathy figure, and rode exceedingly well, the ensemble was quite charming.

From The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises by Moustache, Vielle

A lathy wench; a girl almost as   slender as a lath.

From 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Grose, Francis

Now it happened that there was a young fellow named Ned Moran—better known by the soubriquet of "Long Ned," from his slender, lathy proportions—at that time living in the town.

From J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 4 by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

The elder daughter was, I will not say a lathy girl, but very slim not only in the waist, but above and below it.

From The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. by Various