ingle

[ing-guhl]

noun

Chiefly British Dialect.

1. a fire burning in a hearth.

2. a fireplace; hearth.

ingle

/ ˈɪŋɡəl /

noun

1. archaic,  a fire in a room or a fireplace

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingle¹

First recorded in 1500–10, ingle is from the Scots Gaelic word aingeal fire

Word History and Origins

Origin of ingle¹

C16: probably from Scots Gaelic aingeal fire

Example Sentences

The shop has been created with investment from social enterprise organisation Community Shop CiC and with the support of the Paul Ingle Boxing Academy, which will share the building.

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“The president looks forward to welcoming top business, political, and tech leaders for this dinner and the many dinners to come on the new, beautiful Rose Garden patio,” White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told the Hill.

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Several players, including Terrance Ferguson and Tanner Ingle, have impressive performances in the Rams’ 19-17 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns.

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Safety Ingle, who was on the Rams’ practice squad last season, delivered several big hits on defense and special teams and finished with six tackles.

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Johnston was trying to haul in a pass from quarterback Justin Herbert when he was hit by Rams safety Tanner Ingle.

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Related Words

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