Sentence example with the word 'publican'

publican

assessor, barkeeper, barman, bootlegger, brewmaster, customs, exciseman, liquor dealer, mixologist, revenuer, tapstress, tax collector, taxer, vintner

Definition n. the keeper of a public house

Last update: June 8, 2015


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The publican was fighting one of the smiths at the door, and when the workmen came out the smith, wrenching himself free from the tavern keeper, fell face downward on the pavement.   [Please select]

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And, in a while, Barnabas spoke: "My lady," said he heavily, "would you trust yourself to--a publican's son."   [Please select]

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"But," stammered Barnabas, "but, madam, I--I beg you to consider--my father--" "Is a publican and probably a sinner, Barnabas."   [Please select]

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"He 's been so since he married Patty Byllynge," replied the publican.   [Please select]

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Then the servant called to the publican:-- "A jorum of sling for Mr."   [Please select]

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The call brought the publican to the door, and at first he gasped a startled "By Jingo."   [Please select]

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"Come with me, Colonel Brereton," ordered the general, as he followed the publican.   [Please select]

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