"twelve godfathers" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} twelve godfathers pl (plural only)
  1. (UK, slang, obsolete) A jury of twelve people. Tags: UK, obsolete, plural, plural-only, slang
    Sense id: en-twelve_godfathers-en-noun-yNwkiue- Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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