ingle

noun

in·​gle ˈiŋ-gəl How to pronounce ingle (audio)
ˈiŋ-əl
1
: a fire in a fireplace
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Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic aingeal

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ingle was in 1508

Dictionary Entries Near ingle

Cite this Entry

“Ingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingle. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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