douzaine

[ doo-zen ]

noun

, French.

, plural dou·zaines [doo-, zen].

1. a bet in roulette on 12 numbers simultaneously so as to share in any that win.

Word History and Origins

Origin of douzaine¹

Literally, “dozen”

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

En conséquence, si vous répartissez les 30 millions ou 35 millions, si vous voulez, sur les trois services, vous verrez qu'il ne faut pas mettre au compte des lettres plus d'une douzaine de millions de francs.

From Project Gutenberg

C'est une douzaine de filles de joie.

From Project Gutenberg

C'est une douzaine de filles de joie.

From Project Gutenberg