lit

In obsolete terms the difference between kindle and lit

is that kindle is to bring forth young; to give birth while lit is little.

In transitive terms the difference between kindle and lit

is that kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.) while lit is to colour; dye.

As an adjective lit is

little.

As a noun lit

is .

As an adjective earthlit is

lit by light reflected from the earth.

As a noun lit

is .

As an adjective illlit is

ill lit, poorly lit, dim.