Baker's Dozen

What’s the origin of “baker’s dozen”?

OK, it’s a niggle, but still worth pointing out, I think.

From Dex’s report:

“In the mid-13th century, British law imposed strict regulations on bakers regarding the weight of bread.”

That should be, of course, English law.

Niggle over.

Sigh. Niggle accepted, I’ll have it changed. Thanks.