in·kle I. transitive verb alsoin·cle\ˈiŋkəl\ (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: back-formation from inkling chiefly dialect England: to have an inkling of < began to inkle what a silly combat weapon it is — E.V.Westrate > II. noun alsoincle\“\ (-s) Etymology: origin unknown : a colored linen tape or braid woven on a very narrow loom and used for trimming; also: the thread used