Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Publican

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Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Publican


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(1):

(n.) The keeper of an inn or public house; one licensed to retail beer, spirits, or wine.

(2):

(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.