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n. [ Blind + -ard. ] 1. One who blinks with, or as with, weak eyes. [ 1913 Webster ]

Among the blind the one-eyed blinkard reigns. Marvell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which twinkles or glances, as a dim star, which appears and disappears. Hakewill. [ 1913 Webster ]