Episode 115: The Measure of a Person
The History of English Podcast
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The Challenges of the Bread Law and the Origins of a Baker's Dozen
A look at the problems caused by the bread law for bakers, how they had to ensure compliance by adding extra slices or loaves, and how this practice led to the term 'a baker's dozen'. The chapter also explores the historical reasons behind items like bread and eggs being sold in dozens.
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