What does the cryptic crossword clue "Female dressing, a stone lighter (5)" mean?

The definition is "a stone lighter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym of "Female") + LINT (synonym of "dressing,"); definition: "a stone lighter" The answer is FLINT.

Female dressing, a stone lighter (5)

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