purblind

adjective

pur·blind ˈpər-ˌblīnd

obsolete : wholly blind

: partly blind

: lacking in vision, insight, or understanding : obtuse

purblindly

ˈpər-ˌblīn(d)-lē

adverb

purblindness

ˈpər-ˌblīn(d)-nəs

noun

Etymology

Middle English pur blind, from pur purely, wholly, from pur pure

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of purblind was in the 14th century

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“Purblind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purblind. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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purblind

adjective

pur·blind ˈpər-ˌblīnd

: partly blind

: lacking in understanding

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