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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Black′ and Tan′, - GovernmentUsually, 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.
- Governmenta member of this force.
- Wine(l.c.) a drink made of equal parts of ale and stout or porter.
- Dog and Cat Breeds(l.c.) a black-and-tan dog.
black-and-tan (blak′ən tan′),USA pronunciation adj. - Dog and Cat Breeds(of a dog) of a black color with tan markings above the eyes and on the muzzle, chest, legs, feet, and breech.
- [Informal.]composed of or frequented by both blacks and whites:a black-and-tan musical revue of the 1920s.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Black and Tans pl n - the Black and Tans ⇒ a specially recruited armed auxiliary police force sent to Ireland in 1921 by the British Government to combat Sinn Féin
Etymology: name suggested by the colour of their uniforms and the Black and Tans hunt in Munster |