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The action of putting out the eyes; punishment by blinding; also, an instance of the same; the state or fact of being blinded.
The action of gouge, v.; esp. the action of thrusting out the eye of (a person); an instance of this.
The action of blinding a person by placing red-hot irons or reflective metal plates in front of the eyes; an instance of this. Also in extended use.