During the Middle Ages, maintaining fairness in trade was taken quite seriously, particularly when it came to essential goods like bread. Bread was a staple in the diet of the populace, and its size and weight were meticulously regulated by local authorities. In many towns across medieval Europe, laws were strictly enforced to ensure that customers received loaves of bread that were worth their money. If a baker was caught selling underweight or undersized loaves, they could face severe penaltie

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