Main Entry: ¹kin·dle

Pronunciation: \ˈkin-d^əl\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): kin·dled; kin·dling \ˈkin(d)-liŋ, ˈkin-d^əl-iŋ\

Etymology: Middle English, probably modification of Old Norse kynda; akin to Old High German cuntesal fire

Date: 13th century

transitive verb 1 : to start (a fire) burning : light
2 a : to stir up : arouse <kindle interest> b : to bring into being : start
3 : to cause to glow : illuminateintransitive verb 1 : to catch fire
2 a : to flare up b : to become animated
3 : to become illuminated

— kin·dler \ˈkin(d)-lər, ˈkin-d^əl-ər\ noun