Why is a Baker's Dozen 13 Instead of 12?

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Why does a baker's dozen mean 13 instead of 12 like a regular dozen? In this video, we take a look at the Medieval laws and practices behind this.

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Sources:
https://culinarylore.com/food-history:origin-of-bakers-dozen/

https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/Bakers-dozen.html

https://www.thevillageidiom.org/idioms/bakers-dozen-idiom-meaning-and-origin/

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