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Dozen Thirteen Expression Arose Bakers Practice Adding Baker's

Word a baker's dozen
Description thirteen

This expression arose from the former bakers' practice of adding an extra loaf to a dozen sold to a retailer - this representing the retailer's profit. thirteen

This expression arose from the former bakers' practice of adding a

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