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    Why is a baker's dozen thirteen?

    Question #5981. Asked by KAS. (Sep 14 00 1:45 AM)


    Lobo3395

    		It's from an old tradition that the baker would want to test (taste) one of whatever he baked. There may be more to it.

    Sep 14 00, 4:44 PM
    rjap20bee@Aol.com

    		They baked 13 loaves due to a British Law of the middle ages stating the weight of bread that had to be in a delivery to the local Lord/Sheriff. The 13th loaf was to ensure they didn't face prosecution for under-delivering (often some time at the local stocks or dungeon!!)

    Sep 23 00, 9:45 PM
    DogRL

    		It's unlucky to be superstitious so here goes.
    http://www.takeourword.com/arc_logi.html
    The term arose because a law was passed in England in 1266 specifying exactly how much a loaf of bread should weigh, and it imposed a heavy penalty for underweight loaves. Bakers took to giving their customers an extra, or thirteenth, loaf so that they would be assured of meeting the weight minimum imposed by law. The term baker's dozen came about in the 16th century.

    Mar 26 04, 10:21 PM

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