kindle

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

   • If a person kindle a fire in the house of another person, let him pay for the house to the owner, if it be burned.
   • And then it was that I first perceived the danger in which I stood; for there was no hope of kindling a light, and I doubted now whether even in the light I could ever have done much to dislodge the great slab of slate.
2. 2

   To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

   • He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers.
   • A Svveet diſorder in the dreſſe / Kindles in cloathes a vvantonneſſe: […]
   • Let the young perish in their hour of promise—how much will they be spared!—passion, that kindles but to consume the heart, and leaves either vacancy or regret, a ruin or a desert;...
3. 3

   To begin to grow or take hold.

   • The doctor now interposed, and prevented the effects of a wrath which was kindling between Jones and Thwackum […]
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   1. 4

      A group of kittens.

      • A kindle of kittens.
   2. 5

      To bring forth young

      To bring forth young; to give birth.

      • ORLANDO Are you native of this place? ROSALIND As the cony that you see dwell where she is kindled.
      • The poor beast had but lately kindled.
   3. 6

      pregnant

   4. 7

      A surname.

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