Welsh not

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Noun

Welsh not (plural Welsh nots)

  1. (historical) A wooden board hung around the neck of a student who was caught speaking Welsh, as a punitive method to discourage students from speaking the language.
    Synonyms: Welsh note, Welsh lump, Welsh stick, Welsh lead, Welsh Mark, Welsh Ticket

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