Dictionary entry

Gargle (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Gar″gle, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Garggled (?), p. pr. & vb. n.Gargling (�).] [F. gargouiller to dabble, paddle, gargle. Cf. Gargoyle, Gurgle.] 1. To wash or rinse, as the mouth or throat, particular the latter, agitating the liquid (water or a medicinal preparation) by an expulsion of air from the lungs.

2. To warble; to sing as if gargling Waller.