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Why is a bakers dozen 13 and not 12?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 10/6/2023

Bakers traditionally included and extra 13th piece in goods sold by the dozen, implying generosity. In fact, goods sold in dozens most often were those that didn't 'keep' well, and couldn't be sold as 'day old' the next day.

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