Blindfold Definition
blīndfōld
blindfolded, blindfolds
verb
blindfolded, blindfolds
To cover the eyes of with a cloth or bandage.
Webster's New World
To prevent from seeing and especially from comprehending.
American Heritage
To hinder the sight or understanding of.
Webster's New World
noun
blindfolds
A cloth used to cover the eyes.
Webster's New World
Anything that hinders the sight or understanding.
Webster's New World
Something that serves to obscure clear perception.
American Heritage
adjective
With the eyes covered.
Webster's New World
Reckless; heedless.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adverb
Blindly.
Webster's New World
Recklessly; heedlessly.
Webster's New World
Origin of Blindfold
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From Middle English blindfolde past participle of blindfellen to strike blind, cover the eyes from Old English geblindfellian blind blind blind fellian to strike down
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Middle English blindfellen, to strike blind, from blind (to blind) + fellen (to fell).
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