n. 1 a hard grey siliceous stone. b piece of this, esp. as a primitive tool or weapon. 2 piece of hard alloy used to give a spark. 3 anything hard and unyielding. o flinty adj. (ier, lest). [Old English]
n. 1 a hard grey siliceous stone. b piece of this, esp. as a primitive tool or weapon. 2 piece of hard alloy used to give a spark. 3 anything hard and unyielding. o flinty adj. (ier, lest). [Old English]