Keywords: dunce

Sign Definition

As a Noun

1. A slow or lazy student who cannot learn what someone is trying to teach them and is punished by being made to sit in the corner of the classroom or by wearing a silly hat. English = dunce.
2. A tall paper cone, formerly put on the head of a slow or lazy student. English = dunce's cap.

As a Verb or Adjective

1. To be a dunce or to be punished as a dunce.