whiteheron.The followers of the theologen Duns Scotus (John the Scot) wore conical hats. Their detractors considered them fools, and made their feelings very public. The conical hat became associated with foolish or stupid people. The dunce cap.
whiteheron.The followers of the theologen Duns Scotus (John the Scot) wore conical hats. Their detractors considered them fools, and made their feelings very public. The conical hat became associated with foolish or stupid people. The dunce cap.