noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English tynder; akin to Old High German zuntra ~, Old English tendan to kindle Date: before 12th century a very flammable substance adaptable for use as kindling, something that serves to incite or inflame
TINDER
Meaning of TINDER in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012