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To be at sixes and sevens

Six \Six\, n.

  1. The number greater by a unit than five; the sum of three and three; six units or objects.

  2. A symbol representing six units, as 6, vi., or VI. To be at six and seven or To be at sixes and sevens,

    1. to be in disorder.
      --Bacon.
      --Shak.
      --Swift.

    2. to be in a dispute or disagreement; -- often used with with.