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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One who flakes, or strikes off flakes; specifically, a workman who strikes off flakes of flint from a larger piece.
  • noun An implement of bone, antler, or similar material, used for shaping implements from brittle stones like flint, jasper, and chert.

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