an even dozen

[bmo]

Is "an even dozen" a dozen?

 

[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."

 

[Susie Smith]

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."

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

 

[Susie Smith]

thanks to susie and tdol.

BMO

You're welcome.

 

[Casiopea]

Is "an even dozen" a dozen?

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

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]

thanks to susie and tdol.

BMO

You're welcome.

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

 

[Tdol]

Pesky keys.;-)