"green bag" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: EN-AU ck1 green bag.ogg Forms: green bags [plural], green-bag [alternative]
Etymology: See green (“ecologically friendly”). The bags are not always green in color. Head templates: {{en-noun}} green bag (plural green bags)
  1. (Australia, New Zealand) A reusable shopping bag; a bag for life. Tags: Australia, New-Zealand
    Sense id: en-green_bag-en-noun-uexNivzf Categories (other): Australian English, New Zealand English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 61 39 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 59 41 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 61 39
  2. (obsolete, historical, law) A brief-bag used by barristers and lawyers, typically made of green leather. Tags: historical, obsolete Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-green_bag-en-noun--AnNrKRm Topics: law

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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