The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Enkindle \En*kin"dle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enkindled; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Enkindling.]
   1. To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle. --Shak.
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   2. To excite; to rouse into action; to incite.
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            To enkindle the enthusiasm of an artist. --Talfourd.
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