hoodman-blind

[ hood-muhn-blahynd ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. blindman's buff.

hoodman-blind

noun

1. archaic.
   blind man's buff

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoodman-blind¹

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

In the name of the boy God, who plays at hoodman blind with the Muses, and cares not whom he catches: what is it you love?

From Project Gutenberg

The English name, "Hoodman-blind," is derived from the manner of blindfolding formerly in use.

From Project Gutenberg

I launched myself suddenly into the vacancy before me, and went like hoodman blind with arms outstretched towards the railing.

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