Where does “gargle” come from?
Gargle comes from Old French gargouiller, from Old French gargouille, a word of uncertain origin and meaning.
gargle (English): to clean one's mouth by holding water or some...
Definitions
- to clean one's mouth by holding water or some...
Ancestry of “gargle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | gargouiller | to gargle; to rumble |
| 2 | Old French | gargouille | throat |