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blindhood en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *blyndehode, blyndehede. By surface analysis, blind + -hood.

Meanings

1. (rare, uncountable) The condition or state of being blind.
   • […] to reach the blind in their isolation and inform them of the possibilities of their blindhood in order that they may avail themselves of the advantages already provided and of the enlightening experience of other blind persons. 1911, Paul Monroe, A Cyclopedia of Education, volume 1, page 401:
   • In the initial phase of my blindhood, comments like these would anger me. 2011, Belo Miguel Cipriani, Blind: A Memoir, page 167:

blindhood en · VERB · etymology 2

Etymology

From blind + hood.

Meanings

1. (rare, transitive) To render someone blind by covering their head with a hood.
   • “Get him up here,” Avall commanded. “Put all the Ninth Facers under double guard—and blindhood them—then lead the way.” 2009, Tom Deitz, Warautumn, page ?:

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Relateds

blindfold