First Known Use: 13th century
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1kindle
verb kin·dle \ˈkin-dəl\
kin·dledkin·dling \ˈkin(d)-liŋ, ˈkin-dəl-iŋ\
Definition of KINDLE
transitive verb
1
: to start (a fire) burning : light
3
: to cause to glow : illuminate
intransitive verb
1
: to catch fire
2
a : to flare up b : to become animated
3
: to become illuminated
— kin·dler \ˈkin(d)-lər, ˈkin-dəl-ər\ noun
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Origin of KINDLE
Middle English, probably modification of Old Norse kynda; akin to Old High German cuntesal fire
2kindle
verb
kin·dledkin·dling
Definition of KINDLE
transitive verb
: bear 2a —used especially of a rabbit
intransitive verb
: to bring forth young —used especially of a rabbit
Origin of KINDLE
Middle English, from kindle young animal, probably from kinde, noun, kind
First Known Use: 13th century
KINDLER Defined for Kids
kindle
verb kin·dle \ˈkin-dəl\
kin·dledkin·dling
Definition of KINDLE for Kids
1
: to set on fire : light
2
: to stir up : excite <The trip kindled an interest in travel.>
Medical Dictionary
kindle
intransitive verb kin·dle \ˈkin-dəl\
kin·dledkin·dling
Medical Definition of KINDLE
: to bring forth young—used chiefly of a rabbit
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