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baker's dozen

Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London

cousin


SIMPLE

“I buy a baker's dozen of rolls for our family breakfast.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The local shopkeeper always gives me a baker's dozen when I order doughnuts, so I have thirteen instead of twelve.”

COMPLEX

“To ensure that no customer felt cheated by a small loaf, the medieval guild established the baker's dozen as a standard practice for every large order.”


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Last updated August 18, 2026