First Known Use: 14th century
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purblind
adjective pur·blind \ˈpər-ˌblīnd\
Definition of PURBLIND
1
a obsolete : wholly blind b : partly blind
2
: lacking in vision, insight, or understanding : obtuse
— pur·blind·ly \-ˌblīn(d)-lē\ adverb
— pur·blind·ness \-ˌblīn(d)-nəs\ noun
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Origin of PURBLIND
Middle English pur blind, from pur purely, wholly, from pur pure
Rhymes with PURBLIND
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