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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Bron Breakker dominated the match early and did not need as ingle weapon to do it. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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