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Definitions for: Dozen [n] the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
[adj] denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units
Webster (1913) Definition: Doz"en, n.; pl. Dozen (before another noun), Dozens.
[OE. doseine, dosein, OF. doseine, F. douzaine, fr. douze
twelve, fr. L. duodecim; duo two + decem ten. See Two,
Ten, and cf. Duodecimal.]
1. A collection of twelve objects; a tale or set of twelve;
with or without of before the substantive which follows.
``Some six or seven dozen of Scots.'' ``A dozen of shirts
to your back.'' ``A dozen sons.'' ``Half a dozen
friends.'' --Shak.
2. An indefinite small number. --Milton.
A baker's dozen, thirteen; -- called also a long dozen.
Synonyms: 12, 12, cardinal, twelve, twelve, xii, XII
See Also: boxcars, large integer
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