tind

verb

ˈtin(d),

ˈtīn

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

dialectal, England : to set on fire : kindle, ignite

intransitive verb

dialectal, England : to catch fire or become inflamed : burn

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tinden, from (assumed) Old English tyndan; akin to Old English tendan to kindle

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