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

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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 Hamilton Drummond

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 Vielle Moustache

At this time a tall, lathy gentleman came in, wearing a most original cut coatee.

From Tom Cringle's Log by Michael Scott

They told me there that it is the effect of the dry Australian climate and the long summer heat, native-born Australians having a tendency to grow thin and lathy.

From A Boy's Voyage Round the World by Samuel Smiles

The Hanlons, in particular, were fine lathy men, without an ounce of spare flesh, but they had sinews of iron.

From The Life Story of an Old Rebel by John Denvir

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