FLINTY


Meaning of FLINTY in English

— flintily , adv. — flintiness , n.

/flin"tee/ , adj., flintier, flintiest .

1. composed of, containing, or resembling flint, esp. in hardness.

2. unyielding; unmerciful; obdurate: a flinty heart.

[ 1530-40; FLINT + -Y 1 ]

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