In some industries, like printing or manufacturing, a "long" count was often used to account for damaged goods or waste during the production process.
The most cited origin of the long dozen is English bread regulation. In the 13th century, King Henry III enacted the Assize of Bread and Ale , which set strict prices for bread based on grain weight. Bakers who sold underweight loaves faced severe penalties, including fines or the pillory. longdozen
Over time, the term "longdozen" faded from popular usage, replaced almost entirely by "baker's dozen." Today, it is mostly found in historical dictionaries or specialized telegraph codes, such as those found in The New General and Mining Telegraph Code . The Modern "Longdozen" In some industries, like printing or manufacturing, a