~ 1 [ 'kɪnd(ə)l ]
■ verb
1》 light (a flame); set on fire.
2》 (with reference to an emotion) arouse or be aroused.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
ME: based on ON kynda , influenced by ON kindill 'candle, torch'.
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~ 2 [ 'kɪnd(ə)l ]
■ verb (of a hare or rabbit) give birth.
Origin
ME: appar. a frequentative of kind 1 .