Definition of Publican

Pub´li`can
n.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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