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Ignite vs Ignote - What's the difference?

ignite | ignote |

As a verb ignite

is to set fire to (something), to light (something).

As an adjective ignote is

(obsolete) unknown.

As a noun ignote is

(obsolete) one who is unknown.

ignite

English

Verb

(ignit)
  • to set fire to (something), to light (something)
  • to spark off (something), to enthuse
  • to commence burning.
  • (chemistry) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
    • to ignite iron or platinum

    Related terms

    * ignition * igneous

    Anagrams

    * English ergative verbs ----

    ignote

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) unknown
  • * John Aubrey
    • I am an ignote fellow and but of little learning.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) One who is unknown.
    • (Bishop Hacket)
    (Webster 1913) ----