A diminutive of the male given name Duncan.

An unintelligent person.

plural of dunce

Like, characteristic of, or pertaining to a dunce or dunces; duncelike.

In the manner of a dunce; as a dunce; in the way of scholastic philosophy.

plural of dunce cap

(historical) A conical hat that a school pupil is made to wear to indicate that he/she is a dunce.

plural of dunce hat

A conical hat that a school pupil is forced to wear to indicate that he or she is a dunce.

Alternative form of dunce cap.