long dozen
Definition
- Noun:
- A group of thirteen items: "long dozen" is a specific term meaning thirteen units, rather than the standard twelve of a regular dozen. It is synonymous with "baker's dozen."
Usage
- The term is used primarily in commercial or historical contexts to indicate a quantity of thirteen, often as a gesture of goodwill or to ensure customers receive a full measure.
- It functions as a countable noun phrase.
Examples
- Noun:
- The baker gave me a long dozen of rolls, so I got thirteen instead of twelve.
- In the old market, a long dozen was a common practice to avoid accusations of shortchanging customers.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is considered somewhat archaic but is still understood, especially in phrases like "by the long dozen," meaning sold in sets of thirteen.
- Certain goods were traditionally sold by the long dozen.
Variants and Related Words
- Baker's dozen (noun phrase): The most common synonym for "long dozen," directly meaning thirteen.
- I asked for a dozen bagels but received a baker's dozen.
Synonyms
- Thirteen: The cardinal number.
- Baker's dozen: An identical term with the same meaning and origin.
Related Phrases
- By the dozen: In groups of twelve.
- Half a dozen: A group of six.
Noun
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the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
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