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Originally Posted by bmo Is "an even dozen" a dozen? |
Yes. 12. :D There was a time, though, when "dozen" meant, thirteen (instead of twelve).
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Originally Posted by Math Source The term came into use during a period when there were heavy penalties for selling short weight. Bakers would therefore supply an extra quantity of loaves to avoid the risk of a fine. |
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dozen was called a baker's dozen.