blind staggers

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. stagger ( def 13 ).
2. Informal. a condition of staggering staggering and dizziness, especially as the result of drunkenness.

blind staggers

noun

1. See staggers
   functioning as singular vet science another name for staggers

Word History and Origins

Origin of blind staggers¹

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example Sentences

"Blind staggers," suggested little Faith whose mother had recently been adjudged insane.

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Had the exercises continued much longer I would have had a spell of something, probably the blind staggers.

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I should have attended to the water before, but have had several cases of blind staggers in my barn, which has kept me busy.

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He was a good doctor for horses and blind staggers, but he was out of his sphere when he strove to fool with the human frame.

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Ashton whirled round and round, like a horse with the blind staggers, then bolted down the aisle, knocking aside men and women.

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