Meaning Of The Word Dunce cap

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dunce cap in American English
a cone-shaped hat that children slow at learning were formerly forced to wear in school
noun: a tall, cone-shaped hat formerly worn by slow or lazy students as a punishment in school

dunce cap in British English
noun: a conical paper hat, formerly placed on the head of a slower child at school

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