Black and Tan
Black and Tan
noun
1.
Usually, Black and Tans. an armed force of about 6000 soldiers sent by the British government to Ireland in June, 1920, to suppress revolutionary activity: so called from the colors of their uniform.
2.
a member of this force.
3.
(lowercase) a drink made of equal parts of ale and stout or porter.
4.
(lowercase) a black-and-tan dog.
Origin:
1880–85 for def 4
1880–85 for def 4
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| black and tan | |
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| a mixture of stout or porter and ale | |
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