Emily Dickinson Lexicon

KIN'DLE, v.t. [W. cynneu; L. accendo; from the root of candeo, caneo, to be light or white, to shine.]

1. To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to light; as, to kindle a fire.
2. To inflame, as the passions; to exasperate; to rouse; to provoke; to excite to action; to heat; to fire; to animate; as, to kindle anger or wrath; to kindle resentment; to kindle the flame of love, or love into a flame. So is a contentious woman to kindle strife. – Prov. xxvi.
3. To bring forth. [Sax. cennan. Not used.] – Shak.