See also: interdict list
- 1913  Indian list, the black list, or the list of interdicts, people who have been barred by the magistrates, on the request of an employer or near relative from purchasing drink. All Indians are supposed to be on the list, and any person supplying them with intoxicants is liable to a heavy fine.
- 1923  "He was wanting a drink but, of course, we had tae order him out as he is on the Indian List. He objected, and contended that he was white."
- 1960  Mr. Sopha said he knew of persons placed on the "Indian List" by a wife, a relative, and even a member of the provincial government.
2 Slang the list of those refused further servings of liquor.
- 1958  "She was drunk" said Sally, "What on earth did you give her?" . . . "Well--she had seven. I couldn't put her on the Indian list. . . ."