Welsh not

English

Alternative forms

• Welsh note
• Welsh lump
• Welsh stick
• Welsh lead
• Cwstom
• Welsh Mark
• Welsh Ticket

Noun

Welsh not (plural Welsh nots)

1. (historical) A piece of wood or similar object used to discourage the speaking of Welsh in schools. Any child overheard speaking Welsh was given the "not", and the child who had it at the end of the day would be punished.