v. t. & i. [ OE. kindlen, cundlen. See Kind. ] To bring forth young. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The poor beast had but lately kindled. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
His breath kindleth coals. Job xii. 21. [ 1913 Webster ]
So is a contentious man to kindle strife. Prov. xxvi. 21. [ 1913 Webster ]
Nothing remains but that I kindle the boy thither. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire. Dryden.
v. i.
When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Is. xliii. 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
On all occasions where forbearance might be called for, the Briton kindles, and the Christian gives way. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, kindles, stirs up, or sets on fire. “Kindlers of riot.” Gay. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Destitute of kindness; unnatural. [ Obs. ] “Kindless villain.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]