Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Publican

Webster's Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Prev Entry
Public-Spirited
Next Entry
Publication
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

(1):

(n.) The keeper of an inn or public house; one licensed to retail beer, spirits, or wine.

(2):

(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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Publican'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/publican.html. 1828.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile