BLIND
Blind, n.
1. Something to hinder sight or keep out light; a screen; a cover; esp. a hinged screen or shutter for a window; a blinder for a horse.
2. Something to mislead the eye or the understanding, or to conceal some covert deed or design; a subterfuge.
3. Etym: [Cf. F. blindes, pblende, fr. blenden to blind, fr. blind blind.] (Mil.)
Defn: A blindage. See Blindage.
4. A halting place. [Obs.] Dryden.
BLIND; BLINDE
Blind, Blinde, n.
Defn: See Blende.
BLINDAGE
Blind"age, n. Etym: [Cf. F. blindage.] (Mil.)
Defn: A cover or protection for an advanced trench or approach, formed of fascines and earth supported by a framework.