transitive verb

1. to cover the eyes of with a cloth or bandage
2. to hinder the sight or understanding of

Etymology: altered (infl. by fold) < ME blindfeld, struck blind, pp. of blindfellen < OE (ge)blindfellian: see blind + fell

noun

1. a cloth used to cover the eyes
2. anything that hinders the sight or understanding

adjective

1. with the eyes covered
2. reckless; heedless

adverb

1. blindly
2. recklessly; heedlessly