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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1605
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Blind, n.2 [f. Blind v.] Blindness; a blinding or deception. — 1562-3 Winȝet I. 38/2.
That the blynd of thaim … be not impute tyll vs a1605 Montg. Misc. P. iii. 79.
Some got a blind, vho thoght they war not bleat
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