Re: Blind, Blinder, Blindest

On Mon, 12 May 2008 14:55:55 -0700, Barbee <barbievanier@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> blind  (blnd)
> adj. blind·er, blind·est
> 1.
>  a. Sightless.
>  b. Having a maximal visual acuity of the better eye, after correction
> by refractive lenses,   of one-tenth normal vision or less (20/200 or
> less on the Snellen test).
>  c. Of, relating to, or for sightless persons.
> 2.
>  a. Performed or made without the benefit of background information
> that might prejudice the outcome or result: blind taste tests used in
> marketing studies.
>  b. Performed without preparation, experience, or knowledge: made a
> blind stab at answering the question.
>  c. Performed by instruments and without the use of sight: blind
> navigation.
> 3. Unable or unwilling to perceive or understand: blind to a lover's
> faults.
> 4. Not based on reason or evidence; unquestioning: put blind faith in
> their leaders.
> 5. Slang Drunk.
> 6. Lacking reason or purpose: blind fate; blind choice.
> 7.
>  a. Difficult to comprehend or see; illegible.
>  b. Incompletely or illegibly addressed: blind mail.
>  c. Hidden from sight: a blind seam.
> d. Screened from the view of oncoming motorists: a blind driveway.
> e. Secret or otherwise undisclosed: a blind item in a military budget.
> 8. Closed at one end: a blind socket; a blind passage.
> 9. Having no opening: a blind wall.
> 10. Botany Failing to produce flowers or fruits: a blind bud.


Gordon: I going to guess this was a touch of aqueous humor.