ingle Meaning & Definition
/ˈɪŋɡəl/
What Does Ingle Mean?
Ingle is a noun that means An open fireplace. As a verb, it means To cajole or coax; to wheedle.
Word Facts for Ingle
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪŋɡəl/ |
| Plural | ingles |
| Verb forms | ingles, ingling, ingled |
Ingle Definition (Noun)
- An open fireplace.
Noun
- A catamite; a male lover
Ingle as a Verb
- To cajole or coax; to wheedle.
Noun
- A catamite.
Noun
- A paramour; a favourite; a sweetheart.
Noun
- A male lover.
Synonyms of Ingle
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Ingle synonyms and antonyms →Ingle in a Sentence
Fast by an ingle, bleezing finely, / Wi' reaming swats, that drank divinely
Word Forms & Grammar
ingle (plural ingles)
ingle (third-person singular simple present ingles, present participle ingling, simple past and past participle ingled)
Words That Rhyme With Ingle
Origin of Ingle
Origin 1: From Middle Scots ingle, ingill, from Scottish Gaelic aingeal (“fire, light”), from Old Irish aingel, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁óngʷl̥ (“coal”). Cognate with Irish aingeal.
Origin 2: Unknown.
Ingle: Your Questions Answered
Is ingle a noun or a verb?
Ingle is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of ingle?
The plural of ingle is ingles.
What is the past tense of ingle?
The past tense of ingle is ingled. The present participle is ingling.