lather vs lave

lather is a noun but lave is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lather	Yes	No	Yes	No
lave	No	No	Yes	No

lather (noun)	lave (noun)
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
a workman who puts up laths
agitation resulting from active worry

lather (verb)	lave (verb)
rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning	cleanse (one's body) with soap and water
exude sweat or lather	wash one's face and hands
form a lather	wash or flow against
beat severely with a whip or rod