flint etymology

Etymology:

The word "flint" ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root plek-, meaning "to strike" or "to break".

Meaning:

• A hard, black, or gray rock composed mainly of silica (silicon dioxide), used in prehistoric times to make tools, weapons, and fire.
• A small piece of flint used to produce sparks for lighting a fire.
• A small, hard particle, especially one that can damage a surface.

Origin:

• Proto-Indo-European: plek-
• Proto-Germanic: *flint-
• Old English: flint
• Middle English: flynt
• Modern English: flint

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