hoodman-blind

[ hood-muhn-blahynd ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. blindman's buff.

hoodman-blind

noun

1. archaic.
   blind man's buff

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoodman-blind¹

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

He heard children playing games, hoodman-blind and hide-and-seek.

From Literature

He could join them in hoodman-blind or hide-and-seek.

From Literature

It was thus: they had a game at Hoodman-blind, and when it fell to Lawrence to be the seeker, somehow the fat termagant was caught in his arms, and so the hood next came to her.

From Project Gutenberg

"I left Mistress Dorothy groping for a secret at Hoodman-blind," replied the Captain, laughing.

From Project Gutenberg

O Gentle Dark, we know you are kind By the lingering touch of your cool soft hand; As over our eyes the veil you bind We shut them tight at word of command, You are only playing at Hoodman-Blind, A game that we understand.

From Project Gutenberg