SINCE 1828
black-and-tan
adjective
\ ˌbla-kən-ˈtan
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Definition of black-and-tan
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
of a dog's coat
: having a predominantly black color pattern with deep red or rusty tan usually on the feet, breeching, and cheek patches, above the eyes, and inside the ears
2
or Black-and-Tan, US politics, dated
: favoring or practicing proportional representation of whites and blacks in politics
3
US, dated
: frequented by both blacks and whites
a black-and-tan bar
black and tan
nounDefinition of black and tan (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a black-and-tan dog
2
: a drink consisting of a dark beer (such as stout or porter) and ale or beer of a paler color
3
Black and Tan
[ from the color of his uniform ]
: a recruit enlisted in England in 1920–21 for service in the Royal Irish Constabulary against the armed movement for Irish independence
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Both the black and tan leather options use genuine calfskin (sorry, vegan friends), and the lighter of the two also has a matching golden metal frame around the phone. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "Huawei adds new colors to the P20 Pro plus leather back options for China," 1 Sep. 2018 Getty ImagesJeff Spicer Getty ImagesChris Jackson The stockings by UK retailer John Lewis come in at an affordable $7, and are available in nude, black and tan. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "The Hack Kate Middleton Uses to Make Sure Her Heels Never Slip Off In Public," 23 Aug. 2018 Noah, a black and tan puppy about 6 months old, had suffered numerous fractures and injuries before he was found dead in a suitcase that was abandoned outside a Willowbrook townhouse in 2015. — Kimberly Fornek, chicagotribune.com, "Willow Pond Park dedication features family fun, dedication of abused animal memorial," 10 June 2018 Wall was still dressed in his black and tan tuxedo vest when the incident occurred at a Waffle House in Warsaw, N.C. — NBC News, "Outrage as video shows police officer choking black man in tuxedo at Waffle House," 11 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'black-and-tan.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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