n. 1. pl. dozen Abbr. doz. or dz. A set of 12. 2. dozens An indefinite, large number: dozens of errands to run. adj. Twelve. [Middle English dozeine, from Old French dozaine, from doze, twelve, ultimately from Latin duodecim : duo, two; see dwo- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + decem, ten; see dek in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] dozenth (-ənth) adj. |
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