black and tan
(colloquial, countable, uncountable) An alcoholic drink made from a dark and a light malt, typically stout (black) and ale (tan).
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(colloquial, countable, uncountable) An alcoholic drink made from a dark and a light malt, typically stout (black) and ale (tan).
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.
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(countable) Any of various breeds of dog having black and tan colouring.
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.
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(countable, US, _, slang, now, _, historical) A bar, nightclub etc. which had both black and white customers, especially one that featured black entertainers.
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.
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