publicans
- plural of publican.
Example Sentences
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"The ever-increasing price of a pint means supporting your local is becoming unaffordable for many pubgoers, but for publicans the only choice is to raise prices or close their doors for good," he said.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
He is typical of publicans, who have seen the latest official valuations of their pubs soar.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
On Thursday, William and Kate took the tube to a London pub where they met regulars, publicans and business owners in another publicity event before the coronation.
From Reuters ● May 5, 2023
The republic relied on publicans to construct public works such as aqueducts and theaters, as well as to operate government-owned mines and collect taxes.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
As you know, forty-seven publicans in this parish signed a petition, praying Parliament to close you upon the whole of Sunday.
From The Man with the Book or, The Bible Among the People. by Weylland, John Matthias
