| Word | a bakers dozen = 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 |
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