คำว่า ' publican ' ( N )
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คำนิยามในภาษาอังกฤษ (definition) :
[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.
[n.] The keeper of an inn or public house; one licensed to retail beer, spirits, or wine.