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blind⋅er

[blahyn-der]
–noun
1. a person or thing that blinds.
2. a blinker for a horse.
3. British Informal. a spectacular shot or action in sports, esp. soccer: He played a blinder.

Origin:
1580–90; blind + -er 1
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blind·er   (blīn'dər)   
n.  
  1. blinders A pair of leather flaps attached to a horse's bridle to curtail side vision. Also called blinkers.

  2. Something that serves to obscure clear perception and discernment.

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