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 verb1: to start (a fire) burning : light2 a: to stir up : arouse <kindle interest> b: to bring into being : start3: to cause to glow : illuminateintransitive verb1: to catch fire2 a: to flare up b: to become animated3: to become illuminated

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