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Word to the Wise: Purblind

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Purblind (PUR-blind):

  1. having greatly reduced vision
  2. lacking insight or discernment

The word is derived from Middle English. Example (as used by Eric Evans in an issue of History Today ): "On and on the weary litany of purblind negativity proceeds."


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