purblind

adjective

pur·​blind ˈpər-ˌblīnd 

1

a

obsolete : wholly blind

b

: partly blind

2

: lacking in vision, insight, or understanding : obtuse

purblindly

ˈpər-ˌblīn(d)-lē 

adverb

purblindness

ˈpər-ˌblīn(d)-nəs 

noun

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

purblind

adjective

pur·​blind ˈpər-ˌblīnd 

1

: partly blind

2

: lacking in understanding