单词 | ingle |
释义 | ingle/ˈɪŋɡ(ə)l /noun chiefly dialect 1A domestic fire or fireplace.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.’ 1.1An inglenook.The kitchen reveals an old ingle fireplace and dining table with plates and cutlery while a wooden staircase leads to the main bedroom....
OriginEarly 16th century (originally Scots): perhaps from Scottish Gaelic aingeal 'light, fire', Irish aingeal 'live ember'. |
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