Kindle (?), v. t. & i. [OE. kindlen, cundlen. See Kind.] To bring forth young. [Obs.] Shak.
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The poor beast had but lately kindled. Holland.
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Kindle (k&ibreve_;nd'l), v. i. 1. To take fire; to begin to burn with flame; to start as a flame.
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When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Is. xliii. 2.
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2. (Fig.): To begin to be excited; to grow warm or animated; to be roused or exasperated.
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On all occasions where forbearance might be called for, the Briton kindles, and the Christian gives way. I. Taylor.
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