baker's dozen

noun

Examples of baker's dozen in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baker's dozen was in 1596

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“Baker's dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baker%27s%20dozen. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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