intransitive. To cry, roar, yell; to shout at the top of one's voice until one is hoarse. Esp. of a bird: to utter a harsh croaking cry like that of…

intransitive. To utter a hoarse note or sound.

transferred. Of persons: †To groan or cry (obsolete); to speak with a hoarse, hollow utterance; figurative to speak in dismal accents, talk…

A guttural sound made by clearing the throat. Also figurative. So as v., to make this sound; to speak in a rasping or guttural voice; to make a…