kindle
1kin·dle
verb \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
Origin of KINDLE
Middle English, probably modification of Old Norse kynda; akin to Old High German cuntesal fire
First Known Use: 13th century
2kindle
verbkin·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
kin·dle
intransitive verb \ˈkin-dəl\ (Medical Dictionary)kin·dled; kin·dling
Medical Definition of KINDLE
: to bring forth young—used chiefly of a rabbit
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