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† spurblind, a. Obs.
Forms: α. 6 spurr-, 6–7 spur(re)-. β. 6 spore, spoore.
[App. an alteration of purblind.]
= purblind a.
α1508Stanbridge Vulgaria (W. de W.) B j b, Luscus, spurblynde. 1552Latimer Serm. Lord's Prayer i. 4 They be spurre-blynd and sande blynd, they can not see so farre. 1584Lyly Sappho ii. ii, Madame, I craue pardon, I am spur⁓blind, I could scarce see. 1603Florio Montaigne iii. vii. 552 And such as flattered Dionysius in his owne presence did run and iustle one another,..to inferre that they were as short-sighted or spur-blinde as he was.
fig.1611Chapman May Day Wks. 1873 II. 370 O spur⁓blind affection. 1612Pasquil's Night-Cap (1877) 16 Now if these spurre-blind Peasants could but see How much themselues they blemish and disgrace.
β1547Boorde Brev. Health ccliv. 86 There may be many impedimentes in the eye, as a blered eye,..spore blynde, gogyll eyes. 1557North Gueuara's Dial. of Pr. i. xlvi. (1568) 79 b, He was deformed in his face, spoore blynde of his eyes, and exceading couetous of riches. |