Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for EN-KIN'DLE
EN-KIN'DLE, v.t. [from kindle.]
- To kindle; to set on fire; to enflame; as, to enkindle sparks into a flame. In this literal sense, kindle is generally used.
- To excite; to rouse into action; to inflame; as, to enkindle the passions into a flame; to enkindle zeal; to enkindle war or discord, or the flames of war.
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