subs. phr. (old).—An attorney of small standing: cf. GREEN-BAG.
1592. NASHE, Pierce Penilesse, His Supplication to the Divell. To Westminster Hall I went, and made a search of enquirie, from the blacke gowne to the BUCKRAM BAG, if there were anie such Serjeant, bencher, counsailer, atturney, or pettifogger.
