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

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

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2017

The au moins trois douzaine was a ridiculous under-estimate of their requirements.

From A Padre in France by Birmingham, George A.

Cuernavaca is His Majesty’s country sit-down, about a douzaine of leagues from here.

From The Missourian by Lyle, Eugene P. (Eugene Percy)

Et puis après tu me prendras Une douzaine d'alouètes Qu'environ les cailles me mettes, Et puis pendras de ces machés Et de ces petits oiselés: Selon ce que tu en auras, Le paté m'en billeteras.

From Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by Jacob, P. L.