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Webster 1913 Edition
Gargle
Gar′gle
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Garggled
, p. pr. & vb. n.
Gargling
([GREEK]).] 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.
Gar′gle
,Noun.
A liquid, as water or some medicated preparation, used to cleanse the mouth and throat, especially for a medical effect.
Webster 1828 Edition
Gargle
G`ARGLE
,Verb.
T.
1.
To wash the throat and mouth with a liquid preparation, which is kept from descending into the stomach by a gentle expiration of air.2.
To warble; to play in the throat. [Unusual.]