ˈblīndij noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from blinder to screen, protect (from blinde blind to screen military operations, from German blende, from blenden to blind, from Old High German blenten ) + -age — more at blind
: an overhead protection: as
a. : an earth-covered screen supported by a blind for an advanced trench or approach
b. : a large deep dugout often with bunks and other fittings