black and tans

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Definitions of black and tans words

noun 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. 1
noun black and tans a member of this force. 1
noun black and tans (lowercase) a drink made of equal parts of ale and stout or porter. 1
noun black and tans (lowercase) a black-and-tan dog. 1
noun black and tans Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force, which was one of two paramilitary forces employed by the Royal Irish Constabulary from 1920 to 1921, to suppress revolution in Ireland. 0

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85 for def 4

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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