douzaine
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of douzaine
Literally, “dozen”
Example Sentences
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The central government on the island is the States of Guernsey, but each parish also has its own douzaine.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2017
Parish Rates, separated in owner and refuse rates, are charged to cover the cost of services provided by the douzaine, which are determined by the value of the owner's property, similar to Council Tax.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2017
The bailiffs at the Châtelet were divided into five classes: the king's sergeant-at-arms, the sergeants de la douzaine, the sergeants of the mace, or foot sergeants, the sergeants fieffés, and the mounted sergeants.
From Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by Jacob, P. L.
Cuernavaca is His Majesty’s country sit-down, about a douzaine of leagues from here.
From The Missourian by Lyle, Eugene P. (Eugene Percy)
The au moins trois douzaine was a ridiculous under-estimate of their requirements.
From A Padre in France by Birmingham, George A.
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