En-kīn'dle, v. t.

[imp. & p. p. ENKINDLED; p. pr. & vb. n. ENKINDLING.] [Prefix en and kindle, q. v.]

1. To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; as, to enkindle sparks. Shak.
2. To excite; to rouse into action; to inflame; as, to enkindle zeal; to enkindle war or discord, or the flames of war.