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Definition of lath
lath Lathe Lathe, n. [AS. l[=ae][eth]. Of. uncertain origin.]
Formerly, a part or division of a county among the
Anglo-Saxons. At present it consists of four or five
hundreds, and is confined to the county of Kent. [Written
also lath.] --Brande & C.
Lath Lath Lath, n.; pl. Laths. [OE. laththe, latthe, latte, AS.
l[ae]tta; akin to D. lat, G. latte, OHG. latta; cf. W. llath
a rod, staff, yard. Cf. Lattice, Latten.]
A thin, narrow strip of wood, nailed to the rafters, studs,
or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting
the tiles, plastering, etc. A corrugated metallic strip or
plate is sometimes used.
Lath brick, a long, slender brick, used in making the floor
on which malt is placed in the drying kiln.
Lath nail a slender nail for fastening laths.
Lath Lath Lath, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lathed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Lathing.]
To cover or line with laths.
