sand-blind


sand–blind

adj \ˈsan(d)-ˌblīnd\

Definition of SAND-BLIND

: having poor eyesight : purblind

Origin of SAND-BLIND

Middle English, probably alteration of *samblind, from Old English sam- half (akin to Old High German sāmi- half) + blind — more at semi-
First Known Use: 15th century

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