What is another word for baker's dozen?

Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪkəz dˈʌzən] (IPA)

There are many synonyms for the phrase "baker's dozen," which refers to a quantity of 13 items instead of the usual 12. One such synonym is "devil's dozen," which implies a sense of mischief or wrongdoing. Another synonym is "long dozen," which may suggest a longer or more substantial quantity. "Thirteen score" is another term that can be used to describe a group of 13 items, although it is somewhat archaic. Some more modern synonyms for "baker's dozen" include "luck's dozen" and "bonus dozen," which connote a sense of extra or added value.

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  • We saw a knot of others, about a baker's dozen.
    François Rabelais

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