"poreblind" meaning in English

See poreblind in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more poreblind [comparative], most poreblind [superlative]
Etymology: See purblind; possibly the result of confusion of the first element pur- with poor, perhaps through folk etymology. Etymology templates: {{m|en|purblind}} purblind, {{m|en|poor}} poor, {{glossary|folk etymology}} folk etymology Head templates: {{en-adj}} poreblind (comparative more poreblind, superlative most poreblind)
  1. Obsolete spelling of purblind Tags: alt-of, obsolete Alternative form of: purblind
    Sense id: en-poreblind-en-adj-9k3N2nV2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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