(US, historical) The alleged practice of comparing an African-American's skin color to that of a brown paper bag, allowing them certain privileges only if the skin was lighter.
(US, historical) The alleged practice of comparing an African-American's skin color to that of a brown paper bag, allowing them certain privileges only if the skin was lighter.
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(chiefly, US) The pouch or case traditionally carried by medical doctors, especially when making house calls, and containing medical instruments and supplies.
(US, colloquial) A person who brings their own lunch to work.
A pouch or case containing burglary tools.
(US, historical) A (possibly apocryphal) social event to which only those whose skin color passed the "brown bag test" were admitted.
(medicine) The practice of having a patient bring all of their existing medications to an appointment with the doctor, as a way to see what has previously been prescribed and what drug interactions might be occurring.