lauter

1 of 2

adjective

lau·​ter
ˈlau̇tər
1
: clear
lauter mash
2
: clarified
lauter beer

lauter

2 of 2

transitive verb

"
-ed/-ing/-s
: to treat (mash) in a lauter tub : filter

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

German, clear, pure, from Old High German hlūtar pure

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“Lauter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lauter. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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