Ingle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪŋɡəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ingle is a noun meaning A catamite; a male lover.
Meaning
A catamite; a male lover.
More Meanings
- (obsolete or Scotland, Northern England) An open fireplace.
- (obsolete) To cajole or coax; to wheedle.
Example Sentences
My dear Rob, my beloved was known as Moustache to her ingles!
What? shall I have my sonne a stager now? an enghle for players?
Hugge it, ingle it, kiſſe it, and cull it, now thou haſt it, […]
Fast by an ingle, bleezing finely, / Wi' reaming swats, that drank divinely
Word Forms
- ingles
- ingling
- ingled
Synonyms for ingle
Depending on context, synonyms include inveigle, sweet-talk, blandander, blandish, cajole, fast-talk.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fireplace, hearth, nook, neuk, killogie, andiron.
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