Main Entry:

¹blind·fold

Pronunciation:

\-ˌfōld\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

alteration of Middle English blindfellen, blindfelden to strike blind, blindfold, from blind + fellen to fell

Date:

1533

1: to cover the eyes of with or as if with a bandage2: to hinder from seeing ; especially : to keep from comprehension

— blindfold adjective