I. ˈkin-d ə l verb
( kin·dled ; kin·dling ˈkin(d)-liŋ, ˈkin-d ə l-iŋ)
Etymology: Middle English, probably modification of Old Norse kynda; akin to Old High German cunte sal fire
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1. : to start (a fire) burning : light
2.
a. : to stir up : arouse
kindle interest
b. : to bring into being : start
3. : to cause to glow : illuminate
intransitive verb
1. : to catch fire
2.
a. : to flare up
b. : to become animated
3. : to become illuminated
• kin·dler ˈkin(d)-lər, ˈkin-d ə l-ər noun
II. verb
( kin·dled ; kin·dling )
Etymology: Middle English, from kindle young animal, probably from kinde, noun, kind
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
: bear 2a — used especially of a rabbit
intransitive verb
: to bring forth young — used especially of a rabbit