ˈblaɪndfəuld v., n.,
adj., & adv. --v.tr. 1
deprive (a person) of
sight by
covering the eyes,
esp.
with a
tied cloth. 2 deprive of
understanding;
hoodwink. --n. 1 a
bandage or cloth used to blindfold. 2
any obstruction to understanding. --adj. & adv. 1 with eyes bandaged. 2
without care or circumspection (went
into it blindfold). 3
Chess without sight of
board and men. [replacing (by assoc. with FOLD(1)) ME blindfellen,
past part. blindfelled (FELL(1))
strike blind]