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The dozen is convenient because its multipliers and multiples are convenient: 12 = 3 × 2 × 2, and 360 = 30 × 12. The French word ''douzaine'' means "about twelve" and is part of a family of words with similar meanings, e.g. ''vingtaine'' - "about 20" ''centaine'' - "about 100" etc. A Baker's Dozen , also known as a '''long dozen''', is Thirteen . SEE ALSO |
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