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ESN

British

abbreviation

educationally subnormal; formerly used to designate a person of limited intelligence who needs special schooling

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While BSS was a mock militia, the ESN was closer to the real deal.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2021

Initially, many Caribbeans who migrated to the UK during the 1960s and '70s, had a favourable view of ESN schools.

From BBC • May 20, 2021

These categories were broad and when students were recommended for ESN schools, robust reasons weren't always given by teachers and psychologists.

From BBC • May 19, 2021

Maisie feels as if she has spent her life "catching up", ever since leaving the ESN school.

From BBC • May 19, 2021

The SSC/MAC will verify the ESN via 2SCCS.

From The Hacker Crackdown, law and disorder on the electronic frontier by Sterling, Bruce

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