
According to Fitzmason's 'Booke Of Etiquette Ande Assortedd Non-Vulgarie' (1537), if someone is dull, you should 'Punche ye themme thenne, af harde af ye canne, richte in ynn thee choppef, thette they fhalle KNOE thette they arre dull ende ignorent.'
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