01 n. A collection of twelve objects; a tale or set of twelve; with or without of before the substantive which follows.
pl.
Dozen, Dozens ((dŭz"'nz))
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1.
A collection of twelve objects; a tale or set of twelve; with or without of before the substantive which follows.
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2.
An indefinite small number.
Phrases & compounds
A baker's dozen —
thirteen; -- called also a long dozen.