Blindfold

Origin

From Middle English blindfellen, to strike blind, from blind (to blind) + fellen (to fell).

Full definition of blindfold

Noun

1. A covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes, blocking light to the eyes.I put a blindfold over my boyfriend's eyes and told him I had a surprise for him.
2. Something that obscures vision (literally or metaphorically).

Verb

1. To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see.Children need to be blindfolded before they hit the piñata.
2. To obscure understanding or comprehension.