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Publican
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What's The Definition Of Publican?
[n] (British) the keeper of a public house
Synonyms | Synonyms for Publican: tavern keeper Related Terms | Find terms related to Publican: See Also | barkeep | barkeeper | barman | bartender | mixologist | tapper | tapster Publican In Webster's Dictionary \Pub"li*can\, n. [L. publicanus: cf. F. publicain. See
{Public}.]
1. (Rom. Antiq.) A farmer of the taxes and public revenues;
hence, a collector of toll or tribute. The inferior
officers of this class were often oppressive in their
exactions, and were regarded with great detestation.
As Jesus at meat . . . many publicans and sinners
came and sat down with him and his disciples.
--Matt. 1x.
10.
How like a fawning publican he looks! --Shak.
2. The keeper of an inn or public house; one licensed to
retail beer, spirits, or wine.
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