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Definition of Publican
1. Noun. The keeper of a public house.
Exact synonyms: Tavern Keeper
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Barkeep, Barkeeper, Barman, Bartender, Mixologist
Specialized synonyms: Tapper, Tapster
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Barkeep, Barkeeper, Barman, Bartender, Mixologist
Specialized synonyms: Tapper, Tapster
Definition of Publican
1. n. 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.
Definition of Publican
1. one who owns or manages a pub [n -S]