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‖ douzaine|duzɛn|
[Fr. = dozen, q.v.]
In the Channel Islands: A body of twelve men representing a parish. Hence douzainier |duːzəˈnɪə(r)|, (also 7–9 douzenier), a member of such a body.
1682Warburton Hist. Guernsey (1822) 63 The Douzeniers..officiers..chosen out of the..men..in the parish. 1862Ansted Channel Isl. iv. xxiii. (ed. 2) 521 Since 1844, the douzaines have been represented in the states by deputies, who are delegates rather than representatives. Ibid. 521 note, In Guernsey, besides the douzainiers, two constables are elected by the rate-payers for each douzaine. 1889Clark's Guernsey News 10 May 4/5 Douzeniers sworn-in. |