01 n. Twenty-four (in some places, twelve) sheaves of wheat; a shock, or stook.
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Twenty-four (in some places, twelve) sheaves of wheat; a shock, or stook.[Prov. Eng.]
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The number of two dozen; also, an indefinite number; a bunch; a company; a throng.[Obs.]“He sends forth thraves of ballads to the sale.” — Bp. Hall.