publican

/ˈpʌbləkən/
/ˈpʌblɪkɪn/
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Other forms: publicans

Definitions of publican
  1. noun
    the keeper of a public house
    synonyms: tavern keeper
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    types:
    tapper, tapster
    a tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks
    type of:
    barkeep, barkeeper, barman, bartender, mixologist
    an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
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