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Black and Tan

noun
/blakən(d)ˈtan/UK

Definitions

  1. A member of the RIC British paramilitary force, operating against Irish republicans in…

    A member of the RIC British paramilitary force, operating against Irish republicans in the War of Independence 1920/21.

  2. Any of various breeds of dog having black and tan colouring.

  3. A bar, nightclub etc. which had both black and white customers, especially one that…

    A bar, nightclub etc. which had both black and white customers, especially one that featured black entertainers.

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    1. An alcoholic drink made from a dark and a light malt, typically stout (black) and ale…

      An alcoholic drink made from a dark and a light malt, typically stout (black) and ale (tan).

      • Not only did the Dublin barkeeps not make a shamrock in the foam, they claimed to not even know what a black and tan was.

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