KINDLE

I. verb (~d; kindling) Etymology: Middle English, probably modification of Old Norse kynda; akin to Old High German cuntesal fire Date: 13th century transitive verb to start (a fire) burning ; light , 2. to stir up ; arouse , to bring into being ; start , to cause to glow ; illuminate , intransitive verb to catch fire, 2. to flare up, to become animated, to become illuminated, ~r noun II. verb (~d; kindling) Etymology: Middle English, from ~ young animal, probably from kinde, noun, kind Date: 13th century transitive verb bear 2a, intransitive verb to bring forth young