an even dozen

[bmo]

Is "an even dozen" a dozen?

[bmo]

Originally Posted by bmo

Is "an even dozen" a dozen?

Probably two dozens, since the first even numebr is 2. Today's Parade stated Ray Charles had an even dozen children and he "couldn't stop loving."

Originally Posted by bmo

Probably two dozens, since the first even numebr is 2. Today's Parade stated Ray Charles had an even dozen children and he "couldn't stop loving."

An even dozen is exactly a dozen.

"Even" means precise or having an exact number or amount.

[Tdol]

As opposed to a baker's dozen (13)? ;-0

[bmo]

thanks to susie and tdol.

BMO

Originally Posted by bmo

thanks to susie and tdol.

BMO

You're welcome.
:D

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by bmo

Is "an even dozen" a dozen?

Yes. 12. :D There was a time, though, when "dozen" meant, thirteen (instead of twelve).

Originally Posted by Math Source

The term came into use during a period when there were heavy penalties for selling short weight. Bakers would therefore supply an extra quantity of loaves to avoid the risk of a fine.

That dozen was called a baker's dozen.

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by Susie Smith

You're welcome.
:D

Goodness, when I hit the reply key, no one had posted yet; when I posted, there were 5 entries. Hehe. Sorry.

[Tdol]

Pesky keys.