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Black and tan
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Meaning
Noun
●
In History of the United Kingdom & Northern Ireland:
A
member
of the RIC British
paramilitary
force
,
operating
against Irish
republicans
in the War of Independence 1920/21.
●
In Dogs:
Any of various
breeds
of
dog
having
black and tan
colouring.
●
In American English:
A
bar
,
nightclub
etc. which had both
black and white
customers, especially one that
featured
black
entertainers.
●
In Beer:
An
alcoholic
drink
made from a
dark
and a
light
malt
,
typically
stout
(black) and
ale
(tan).
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Synonyms
Black-And-Tan
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