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ingle

Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋg(ə)l/

Definition of ingle

noun

chiefly dialect
  • a domestic fire or fireplace.
  • an inglenook.

Origin:

early 16th century (originally Scots): perhaps from Scottish Gaelic aingeal 'light, fire', Irish aingeal 'live ember'

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