Eyeblack

/ˈaɪblæk/ noun

Definition

Dark makeup or grease applied under the eyes, worn by athletes to reduce glare or for cosmetic purposes.

Etymology

Compound of 'eye' and 'black.' The modern usage became popular with baseball players in the early 1900s, though warriors have used dark pigments for millennia.

Kelly Says

Football and baseball players wear eyeblack like warriors going into battle—it actually works by reducing glare off skin, so function inspired fashion.

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