BLACK AND TANS, THE


Meaning of BLACK AND TANS, THE in English

ˌBlack and ˈTans, the BrE AmE [P]

a British military force that was active in Ireland from 1918 to 1920, opposing the people who were fighting for independence. They were known for the cruel and violent way in which they did their work.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.