ingle

noun

in·​gle ˈiŋ-gəl How to pronounce ingle (audio)
ˈiŋ-əl
1
: a fire in a fireplace
2
3

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With Minnesota missing multiple rotation players, veteran forward Joe ingles made his first start of the season. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic aingeal

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ingle was in 1508

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“Ingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingle. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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