longdozen
nounUK /ˈlɒŋˌdʌzən/
US /ˈlɔːŋˌdʌzən/
A longdozen is a group of thirteen things.
She bought a longdozen eggs at the farm stand.
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2. A playful word for a very large, loosely counted bunch of things.
A longdozen of kids ran across the playground.
3. A counting game where players try to reach thirteen points.
They played longdozen during recess.
4. An old-fashioned term for an extra item added to a purchase.
The merchant tossed in a longdozen as a thank-you.