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Definition of ingle in English: inglenoun ˈɪŋɡ(ə)lˈɪŋɡəl dialect 1A domestic fire or fireplace. Example sentencesExamples - The fashionable gallant pampered himself by indulging in ‘high fare, soft lodging, fine clothes,’ as well as by keeping a ‘mistress abroad and an ingle at home.’
- 1.1 An inglenook.
Example sentencesExamples - The centerpiece of the kitchen is an ingle fireplace, the only source of cooking.
- The kitchen reveals an old ingle fireplace and dining table with plates and cutlery while a wooden staircase leads to the main bedroom.
Synonyms nook, cranny, niche, recess, bay, booth, alcove
Origin Early 16th century (originally Scots): perhaps from Scottish Gaelic aingeal 'light, fire', Irish aingeal 'live ember'. Definition of ingle in US English: inglenounˈiNGɡəlˈɪŋɡəl dialect 1A domestic fire or fireplace. Example sentencesExamples - The fashionable gallant pampered himself by indulging in ‘high fare, soft lodging, fine clothes,’ as well as by keeping a ‘mistress abroad and an ingle at home.’
- 1.1 An inglenook.
Example sentencesExamples - The kitchen reveals an old ingle fireplace and dining table with plates and cutlery while a wooden staircase leads to the main bedroom.
- The centerpiece of the kitchen is an ingle fireplace, the only source of cooking.
Synonyms nook, cranny, niche, recess, bay, booth, alcove
Origin Early 16th century (originally Scots): perhaps from Scottish Gaelic aingeal ‘light, fire’, Irish aingeal ‘live ember’. |