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publican : 英英辞書
Pub"lican
(), 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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