Inn-keeper (8)
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I believe the answer is:
publican
'inn-keeper' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for publican that I've seen before include "Landlord or landlady" , "Inn-keeper or old Roman tax collector" , "Bar licensee" , "Mine host" , "Tavern keeper" .)