KINDLING


Meaning of KINDLING in English

I. ˈkindliŋ, -lēŋ, rapid -nl- noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of kindlen to kindle (ignite) — more at kindle I

1.

a. : an act or instance of igniting

the kindling of a bonfire

b. : an act or instance of exciting or causing to glow

a kindling of enthusiasm

looking at the sunset, watching the kindling of the clouds — Susan Ertz

2. : easily combustible material of a convenient size for starting a fire

crumpled paper makes good kindling for the stove

a famous old covered bridge that was carried away and crushed to kindling … in the spring flood — American Guide Series: Connecticut

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of kindlen (to give birth) — more at kindle III

: an act of giving birth — used chiefly of a rabbit

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