Hōod'wĭnk, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. HOODWINKED (-wĭnkt); p. pr. & vb. n. HOODWINKING.] [From hood and wink.] 1. To blind by covering the eyes. We will blind and hoodwink him. Shak. 2. To cover; to hide. For the prize I'll bring thee to Shall hoodwink this mischance. Shak. 3. To deceive by external appearances or disguise; to impose on. “Hoodwinked with kindness.” Sidney.