Men who have seen the world, and been sworn at Highgate; who are used to tavern life; up to all the tricks of tapsters, and knowing in the ways of sinful publicans.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Cattle and pigs and sheep and shepherds and sheepdogs; farmers, shopkeepers, dealers, publicans, tramps, and gentlefolks in carriages and on horseback; shops, too, with beautiful new things in the windows; millinery, agricultural implements, flowers and fruit and vegetables; toys and books and sweeties of all colours.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
It has been objected, that the publicans give credit to the lower class, in expectation of relief from the court.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton