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

Under this iron thatch stood the man Bendemeer himself, cool and lathy in spotless ducks, planted there, as was his morning custom, to oversee and command all his little capital.

From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John

Son, sire, mother, a lathy dame to match him.

From The Poems and Fragments of Catullus by Ellis, Robinson

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

One side of the gorge is all luminous with sunbeams, down to the lathy poplars leaning in every direction by the edge of the torrent, their leaves still wet with last night's rain.

From Wanderings by southern waters, eastern Aquitaine by Barker, Edward Harrison

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