Meaning
To set fire to (something), to light (something)
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin ignītus, past participle of igniō, ignire (“to set on fire, ignite”), from Latin ignis (“fire”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥gʷnis, and thus related to Sanskrit अग्नि (agní), Lithuanian ugnis, and Russian ого́нь (ogónʹ).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
extinguish
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: