Gargle \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.
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2. To warble; to sing as if gargling [Obs.] --Waller.
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