Question

write a short note how 13 became is A baker's dozen​

Answer 1

Answer:

For fear of accidentally coming up short, the bakers would throw in a bit extra to make sure that they wouldn't end up with a surprise flogging, later. So, a baker's dozen is 13 of something. And when you see an extra doughnut added to your dozen, you can say, “That's a baker's dozen of doughnuts!