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  1. Bakers’ Dozen

    In olden times, when bread was sold in open market instead of shops, women took up the trade of selling bread from door to door. They received from the bakers thirteen loaves for the price of twelve, the odd one constituting their profit.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bakers’ dozen in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bakers’ dozen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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