douzaine

American  

[doo-zen] / duˈzɛn /

noun

French.

plural

douzaines

1. a bet in roulette on 12 numbers simultaneously so as to share in any that win.

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Etymology

Origin of douzaine

Literally, “dozen”

Example Sentences

The central government on the island is the States of Guernsey, but each parish also has its own douzaine.

From BBC

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

En conséquence, si vous répartissez les 30 millions ou 35 millions, si vous voulez, sur les trois services, vous verrez qu'il ne faut pas mettre au compte des lettres plus d'une douzaine de millions de francs.

From Project Gutenberg

The pr�v�t was present at the royal sittings, and took his place below the grand chamberlain; he walked at the head of the nobility, enjoyed the privilege of covering himself after the calling of the first case, a privilege reserved for dukes and peers; he assigned the peers in the criminal cases, and was entitled to twelve guards, called sergents � la douzaine.

From Project Gutenberg

The fact was attested by a worthy man who has since been appointed to the office of Douzenier of the Douzaine, as those are called who are authorised to make a new survey and register of the fief of the king.

From Project Gutenberg