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half-dozen — half′ doz′en n. 1) cvb one half of a dozen; six 2) cvb considering six as a unit; consisting of six • Etymology: 1375–1425 … From formal English to slang
half dozen — adjective denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑six, ↑6, ↑vi, ↑half dozen • Similar to: ↑cardinal * * * half dozen, a group of six. –half´ doz´e … Useful english dictionary
half-a-dozen — halfˈ a dozˈen 1. Six 2. Approximately six • • • Main Entry: ↑dozen * * * half a crown, half a dozen, half an hour etc.: see half crown, dozen, hour, and half a. 1 c … Useful english dictionary
dozy — doz•y [[t]ˈdoʊ zi[/t]] adj. doz•i•er, doz•i•est drowsy; half asleep • Etymology: 1685–95 doz′i•ly, adv. doz′i•ness, n … From formal English to slang
dozen — doz|en [ dʌzn ] (plural doz|en) determiner * 1. ) a set of 12 things or people: a dozen red roses half a dozen (=six): We need half a dozen eggs for the cake. a ) a set of about 12 things or people: A few dozen protesters waved placards. half a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
dozen — doz|en W3S2 [ˈdʌzən] number plural dozen or dozens written abbreviation doz. [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: dozeine, from doze twelve ] 1.) twelve ▪ a dozen eggs … Dictionary of contemporary English
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