[f. KINDLE v.1] That kindles, in senses of the vb. (chiefly intr.).
1483. Cath. Angl., 203/2. Kyndyllynge, incendens.
1728–46. Thomson, Spring, 184. Swift fancy … Beholds the kindling country colour round.
1791. Cowper, Iliad, II. 113. A kindling rumour … Impelled them.
1810. Scott, Lady of L., III. viii. Before the kindling pile.
1833. Ht. Martineau, Vanderput & S., i. 18. ‘Yes,’ added the pastor, gravely meeting the kindling eyes of Christian.
Hence Kindlingly adv.
1885. G. Meredith, Diana, III. viii. 137. Man’s nuptial half is kindlingly concerned in the launch of a new couple.
