kindle
verb
- to light a fire
- to stir up, arouse
- to bring into being, start
- to cause to glow, illluminate
- to catch fire, to begin to burn
- to flare up
- to become animated
- to become illuminated
verb
- to give birth to (used especially of rabbits)
- to bring forth young (used especially of a rabbit)
noun
- a brood or litter, especially of kittens
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈkɪn.dəl/
adj
Etymology: From Middle English kyndel, from kynde + -el. The verb is derived from the noun form by conversion.
- pregnant
name
- A surname.
noun
Etymology: From Middle English kyndel, from kynde + -el. The verb is derived from the noun form by conversion.
- A group of kittens.
“A kindle of kittens.”
verb
Etymology: From Middle English kyndel, from kynde + -el. The verb is derived from the noun form by conversion.
- 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.”