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   Gargle , n. (Arch.) See Gargoyle.
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   Gargle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Garggled , p. pr. & vb. n. Gargling ().] [F. gargouiller to dabble, paddle, gargle. Cf. Gargoyle, Gurgle.]
   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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   To warble; to sing as if gargling [Obs.]
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   Gargle, n. A liquid, as water or some medicated preparation, used to cleanse the mouth and throat, especially for a medical effect.
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   Gargoyle , n. [OE. garguilie, gargouille, cf. Sp. gárgola, prob. fr. the same source as F. gorge throat, influenced by L. gargarizare to gargle. See Gorge and cf. Gargle, Gargarize.] (Arch.) A spout projecting from the roof gutter of a building, often carved grotesquely. [Written also gargle, gargyle, and gurgoyle.]
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