baker's dozen
The term "baker's dozen" dates back to medieval England, where bakers would add an extra item to a dozen to avoid penalties for shortchanging customers.
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Definition
B2General
(common, idiomatic)A group of thirteen items.
Example
- She bought a baker's dozen of bagels for the brunch.
C1Historical
(historical)A practice where bakers added an extra item to a dozen to ensure compliance with weight standards.
Example
- In medieval England, a baker's dozen was a common way to avoid fines for selling short weight.
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