Defn: See Gargoyle.
GARGLE
Gar"gle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Garggled, p. pr. & vb. n. Gargling (
Etym: [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 [Obs.] Waller.
GARGLE
Gar"gle, n.
Defn: A liquid, as water or some medicated preparation, used to cleanse the mouth and throat, especially for a medical effect.
GARGOL
Gar"gol, n. Etym: [Cf. Gargil.]
Defn: A distemper in swine; garget. Mortimer.
GARGOULETTE
Gar`gou*lette", n. Etym: [F.]
Defn: A water cooler or jug with a handle and spout; a gurglet.
Mollett.