[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

twelve \twelve\, n.
   1. the number next following eleven; the sum of ten and two,
      or of twice six; twelve units or objects; a dozen.
      1913 webster

   2. a symbol representing twelve units, as 12, or xii.
      1913 webster

   the twelve script., the twelve apostles. --matt. xxvi.
      20.
      1913 webster
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