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Publican

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.

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Barkeeper 76% connected

One who keeps or tends a bar for the sale of liquors.

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Bartender 76% connected

A barkeeper.

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Tapper 76% connected

The lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopus minor); -- called also tapperer, tabberer, little wood pie, barred woodpecker, wood tapper, hickwall, and…

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Tapster 76% connected

One whose business is to tap or draw ale or other liquor.

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