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1. The term "long hundred" refers to a numerical concept used in counting or measuring quantities. It is defined as a unit of one hundred, but with each count equaling 120 instead of the traditional 100. In this system, the "long hundred" is also known as a great hundred or a great gross.

   The use of the long hundred can be traced back to ancient times, when it was employed in trade and commerce. It was particularly prevalent in certain industries, such as textiles or the sale of bulk goods, where large quantities needed to be counted or calculated. The long hundred was an attempt to streamline the counting process by using a number that was more divisible, allowing for easier calculations when dealing with large numbers.

   To illustrate, a traditional hundred consists of ten groups of ten, totaling 100 items. However, a long hundred consists of ten groups of twelve, resulting in a total of 120. Therefore, when using the long hundred, each group or "dozen" would contain 12 items instead of 10.

   Although the long hundred system has been replaced by the more commonly used decimal system in most parts of the world, it still holds significance in some specialized fields or historical contexts. It serves as a reminder of the diverse and varied methods of counting and measuring that have evolved throughout human history.

2. Six score or 120.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The term "long hundred" is derived from Old Norse and Old English.

In Old Norse, the word "hundrað" meant "a group of one hundred". However, the Vikings used a different counting system called "tálkn" or "tángr", where a "long hundred" meant 120 rather than 100. This counting system was also used by other Germanic peoples.

When the Vikings and other Germanic groups interacted with the English-speaking world, the concept of the "long hundred" was introduced. The term "long hundred" came to mean a quantity of 120 rather than the standard hundred of 100.

Over time, the usage of the "long hundred" declined, and the standard hundred became the universally accepted unit of measurement. However, the term "long hundred" still exists in some legal and historical contexts.

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