n. [ L. dignoscere to distinguish; di- = dis- + gnoscere, noscere, to learn to know. ] Distinguishing mark; diagnostic. [ Obs. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. ignition. ] 1. The act of igniting, kindling, or setting on fire. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The state of being ignited or kindled. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]