dunce cap

dunce cap

also dunce's cap (dŭn′sĭz)

n.

A cone-shaped paper cap, formerly placed on the head of a slow or lazy pupil. Also called fool's cap.

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dunce cap

or

dunce's cap

n

(Education) a conical paper hat, formerly placed on the head of a dull child at school

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dunce′

(or dunce′'s) cap`,

n.

a tall cone-shaped hat formerly worn by slow or lazy students as a punishment.

Also called fool's cap.

[1830–40]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

dunce cap - a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils dunce's cap, fool's cap chapeau, hat, lid - headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

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Translations

bonnet d’âne