| Significance | No. of Respondents | Percentage |
| Emblem of disgrace, taboo and shame | 53 | 18.36 |
| Represents misery, dejection and frustration | 34 | 11.97 |
| Used to mark a confirmed thief, witch or wizard | 60 | 20.75 |
| All of the above | 141 | 48.94 |
| Total | 288 | 100 |