Baker's

adj, noun

adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see baker, -'s.
  2. 2
    A shop where bread and other baked food is sold.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Slightly supernumerary; a little more than. (Derived from baker's dozen.) not-comparable, rare

    "A baker's half-dozen of the best sorts, of proven merit, are Festiva maxima, the finest white; Couronne d'Or, a very late-flowering white; Felix Crousse, brilliant red; Mme. Crousse, white and crimson; Duchess de Nemours, sulphur white and fragrant; Marie Lemoine, ivory white; Delicatissima, crimson purple."

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More examples

"The students cheered in honor of Dr. Baker's birthday."

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