I'd heard that the term "turning a blind eye" is attributed to Nelson for holding a telescope to his missing/injured eye so that couldn't see his commander's flag signalling retreat and then going on to lead a winning charge, so I assume that is what's referred to by "Nelsonian".
I'd heard that the term "turning a blind eye" is attributed to Nelson for holding a telescope to his missing/injured eye so that couldn't see his commander's flag signalling retreat and then going on to lead a winning charge, so I assume that is what's referred to by "Nelsonian".
You are correct!