douzaine

Definition

A parish council, consisting of a dean and twelve douzeniers.

Etymology

Borrowed from French douzaine (“dozen”).

Example Sentences

• "If the eldest son will not accept the valuation set upon it by the town Douzaine, then it will be successively offered to the sons and daughters in rotation, according to seniority […]"
• "The douzaines of Guernsey, since the year 1844, are represented in the states by deputies, who are delegates rather than representatives."
• "There is a parish council called the Douzaine, which, as its name suggests, consists of twelve members."