Dozen: nf (word from twelve).
1. Set of twelve things of the same nature: a dozen eggs, oysters.
Half of a dozen (half dozen).
Twelve dozen (large).
Items sold by the dozen.
Thirteen by the dozen: thirteen things for the price of twelve; by extension: far too much, not knowing what to do with it.
2. Number about twelve.
A boy of about twelve.
Figurative meaning: By the dozen, in quantity (by the shovel)....
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