·pl of Dozen.
II. Dozen ·noun An indefinite small number.
III. Dozen ·noun A collection of twelve objects; a tale or set of twelve; with or without of before the substantive which follows.
Fourteen; that number of rolls being allowed to the purchasers of a dozen. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
A punishment term for thirteen lashes. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book