purblind
[adjective]
Synonyms: dim-sighted, half-blind

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Related Words: myopic, nearsighted, shortsighted, dim, blind, dark, sightless

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purblind adjective. ['pǝ:blʌɪnd] Orig. two words. ME.
[from PURE adverb (with assim. to PUR-) + BLIND adjective.]
1. Orig. (rare), completely blind. Now, having impaired or defective vision; dim-sighted; partially-sighted. ME.
■ M. E. Braddon Old Nanon the cook, purblind, stone-deaf.
b. fig. Of a thing: dimly lit. E18.

2. fig. Having imperfect perception or discernment; obtuse, dull, dim-witted. M16.
New Yorker A Victorian despot, purblind to the feelings of his wife and children.

■ purblindly adverb (rare) M19.

■ purblindness noun M16.

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purblind verb trans. [pǝ:'blʌɪnd] L16.
[from PURBLIND adjective.]
Make purblind; impair the sight or perception of.

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