black and tans in English
noun
1
an armed force recruited by the British government to fight Sinn Fein in Ireland in 1920–21. Their harsh methods caused an outcry in Britain and the US.
noun
1
a terrier of a breed with a black back and tan markings on face, flanks, and legs.
BoJack was the spit of his daddy, who was a black and tan , and like his daddy, accepted the run of the place as his due.
2
a drink composed of stout (or porter) and ale.
It was great for a really noisy pub singalong of the chorus after 9 pints of black and tan .
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1. The Sack of Balbriggan took place on the night of 20 September 1920, during the Irish War of Independence.British police officers known as Black and Tans went on a rampage in the small town of Balbriggan, County Dublin, burning more than fifty homes and businesses, looting, and killing two local men.Many locals were left jobless and homeless