baker's dozen

     

A baker's ozen, also known as a long dozen, is 13, one more than a proper dozen. The expression found its genesis in 13th-century England.

Trivia about baker's dozen

  • 13, to the guy who makes your bread
  • 13 loaves or buns
  • 13 items from your local bagel shop is sometimes called this

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