Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DICK'ER
DICK'ER, n. [probably from Gr. δεκα, ten, W. deg, L. decem.]
In old authors, the number or quantity of ten, particularly ten hides or skins; but applied to other things, as a dicker of gloves, &c. [I believe not used in America.]
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