n. [ Blind + -ard. ]
Among the blind the one-eyed blinkard reigns. Marvell. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Blaze to flash. Formerly, in local use, a rattling volley; cf. “to blaze away” to fire away. ] A gale of piercingly cold wind, usually accompanied with fine and blinding snow; a furious blast. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]