: having poor eyesight : purblind

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably alteration of *samblind, from Old English sam- half (akin to Old High German sāmi- half) + blind — more at semi-

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sand-blind was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near sand-blind

Cite this Entry

“Sand-blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sand-blind. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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