D defs.my
Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Dozen

/(dŭz"'n)/ · Doz·en · IPA /ˈdʌzən/
01 n. A collection of twelve objects; a tale or set of twelve; with or without of before the substantive which follows.
pl. Dozen, Dozens ((dŭz"'nz))
  1. 1.
    A collection of twelve objects; a tale or set of twelve; with or without of before the substantive which follows.
  2. 2.
    An indefinite small number.
Phrases & compounds
A baker's dozen — thirteen; -- called also a long dozen.