Glass of a green colour, often used for bottles; in early use specifically a coarse type of glass distinguished from that of finer quality; frequently attributive.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Peter Morwyng (d.?1573), translator.
Definition of green glass in US English:
green glass
noun
Glass of a green colour, often used for bottles; in early use specifically a coarse type of glass distinguished from that of finer quality; frequently attributive.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Peter Morwyng (d. ?1573), translator.