publican
noun
- in ancient Rome, a collector of public revenues, tolls, etc.
- Brit. a saloonkeeper; innkeeper
See publican in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(pŭbˈlĭ-kən)
noun- Chiefly British The keeper of a public house or tavern.
- A collector of public taxes or tolls in the ancient Roman Empire.
- A collector of taxes or tribute from the public.
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