Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To cover the eyes of, as with a bandage; to hinder from seeing. 2. (a.) Having the eyes covered; blinded; having the mental eye darkened. Hence: Heedless; reckless; as, blindfold zeal; blindfold fury. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BLINDFOLD blind'-fold (perikalupto): A sport common among the children of ancient times, in which the blindfolded were struck on the cheek, then asked who had struck them, and not let go until they had correctly guessed. This treatment was accorded Christ by his persecutors (Luke 22:64).

Multi-Version Concordance Blindfold (1 Occurrence) Mark 14:65 Thereupon some began to spit on Him, and to blindfold Him, while striking Him with their fists and crying, "Prove that you are a prophet." The officers too struck Him with open hands as they took Him in charge. (WEY NAS NIV)