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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kindling, n. [ME. kyn(d)lyng (14th c.) f. kindle(n, kundlen v.: cf. Kenling n.] One of a brood, an offspring. —c1520-c1535 Nisbet Luke iii. 7.
Kindlingis [P. kyndlyngis] of eddris