A card indicating the amount of food allowed to the holder during times of rationing; (also) a card allowing the holder to buy food to the value specified on the card.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Times.
Definition of food card in US English:
food card
noun
A card indicating the amount of food allowed to the holder during times of rationing; (also) a card allowing the holder to buy food to the value specified on the card.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Times.