Black–and–tans
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.
a member of this force.
(lowercase) a drink made of equal parts of ale and stout or porter.
(lowercase) a black-and-tan dog.
plural noun
the Black and Tans, a specially recruited armed auxiliary police force sent to Ireland in 1921 by the British Government to combat Sinn Féin
noun
a mixture of stout or porter and ale
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