tr.v. blind·fold·ed, blind·fold·ing, blind·folds 1. To cover the eyes of with or as if with a bandage. 2. To prevent from seeing and especially from comprehending. n. 1. A bandage to cover the eyes. 2. Something that serves to obscure clear perception. [From Middle English blindfolde, past participle of blindfellen, to strike blind, cover the eyes, from Old English geblindfellian : blind, blind; see BLIND + fellian, to strike down.] blindfold′ed adj. |
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