publican in Finnish
publican in Finnish is pubinpitäjä, publikaani, kiskuri — publican means the landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).
publican in Finnish
pubinpitäjä
(chiefly, UK, Irish) The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house.
publikaani
(Ancient Rome, historical) A tax collector, especially one working in Judea and Galilee during New Testament times (1st century C.E.) who was generally regarded as sinful for extorting more tax than was due, and as a traitor for serving the Roman Empire.
kiskuri
One regarded as extorting money from others by charging high prices.
What does "publican" mean?
- noun The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).
- noun The manager or owner of a hotel.
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What is "publican" in Finnish?
"publican" in Finnish is pubinpitäjä, publikaani, kiskuri. publican means: The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).
Are there other ways to say "publican" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "publican": pubinpitäjä, publikaani, kiskuri.
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