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Meaning of black and tan

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

black and tan

Pronunciation:/blakən(d)ˈtan/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of various breeds of dog having black and tan colouring.

  2. A bar, nightclub etc. which had both black and white customers, especially one that featured black entertainers.

  3. An alcoholic drink made from a dark and a light malt, typically stout (black) and ale (tan).

    Example: Not only did the Dublin barkeeps not make a shamrock in the foam, they claimed to not even know what a black and tan was.