lath
lath
noun \ˈlath also ˈlath\ plural laths or lath
Definition of LATH
1
: a thin narrow strip of wood nailed to rafters, joists, or studding as a groundwork for slates, tiles, or plaster
2
: a building material in sheets used as a base for plaster
Origin of LATH
Middle English, from Old English *læthth-; akin to Old High German latta lath, Welsh llath yard
First Known Use: 13th century
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