>[!abstract] >A baker’s dozen is the traditional term for the number thirteen, referring to the practice of medieval bakers who added an extra loaf when selling a dozen to avoid penalties for short-weight bread. Rooted in strict regulations on bread quality and weight, the custom became a precautionary gesture to ensure fairness and compliance. Over time, it evolved into a colloquial expression for receiving "more than expected", symbolizing generosity or overcompensation. >[!related] >- **North** (upstream): — >- **West** (similar): — >- **East** (different): — >- **South** (downstream): —