— sudsable , adj.
/sudz/ , n. ( used with a pl. v. )
1. soapy water.
2. foam; lather.
3. Slang. beer.
v.t.
4. to wash with soap or detergent (often fol. by out ): to suds out a pair of socks.
[ 1540-50; 1900-05 for def. 3; perh. sudse puddle, marsh; akin to SODDEN ]