ALL meanings of black and tans
black and tan
B b - 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