dozens An indefinite, large number: dozens of errands to run.
adj. Twelve.
[Middle English dozeine, from Old French dozaine, from doze, twelve, ultimately from Latin duodecim : duo, two; see dwo- in Indo-European roots + decem, ten; see dek in Indo-European roots.] doz'enth (-ənth) adj.
(dŭz'ən) 
in Indo-European roots.]
