sandy blight

noun

, Australian.

1. trachoma.

sandy blight

noun

1. a nontechnical name for any of various eye inflammations

Word History and Origins

Origin of sandy blight¹

First recorded in 1865–70; so called in allusion to the irritation caused by such a disorder

Example Sentences

I was suffering from a severe attack of sandy blight in both eyes, so had to ride a horse which was tied to the bullock dray.

From Project Gutenberg

He'd got sandy blight that bad it would take months to get right.

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