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单词 round dozen
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Definition of round dozen in English:

round dozen

noun
  • 1Originally Scottish a dozen exactly; compare sense 12.

  • 2Nautical thirteen lashes, as a punishment (now historical).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Knox (c1514–1572), religious reformer.

Definition of round dozen in US English:

round dozen

noun
  • 1Originally Scottish a dozen exactly; compare sense 12.

  • 2Nautical thirteen lashes, as a punishment (now historical).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Knox (c1514–1572), religious reformer.

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