lathy

[ lath-ee, lah-thee ]

adjective

, lath·i·er, lath·i·est.

1. lathlike; long and thin.

lathy

/ ˈlɑːθɪ /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lathy¹

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

Example Sentences

The glare thrown upon his sunk features and thin lathy frame gave an unearthly horror to his whole aspect.

From Project Gutenberg

And he came back the pertest little ape That ever affronted human shape: And chief in the chase his neck he perilled On a lathy horse, all legs and length, With blood for bone, all speed, no strength.

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Look—that's Lord Chislehurst's Falcon—I've backed him for a place—lathy beast: but a good deal of pace.

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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.

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Three or four hardy-looking fellows, policemen, were gliding about in their blue coats and leather hats, holding their thin walking-sticks behind them; conspicuous amongst whom was the leader, a tall lathy North Briton with a keen eye and hard features. 

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