Gar"gil (?), n. [Cf. Garget, Gargoyle.] A distemper in geese, affecting
the head.
Gar"gle (?), n. (Arch.) See Gargoyle.
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.