the twelve

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the twelve - 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.
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     2. A symbol representing twelve units, as 12, or xii.
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     The Twelve (Script.), the twelve apostles. --Matt. xxvi.
        20.
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