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what did Shylock mean by saying 'Fawning Publican' to Antonio​

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here, the word publican has been used to mean a fellow who runs a tavern or a boarding and lodging establishment. ➡ shylock uses the phrase a fawning publican for Antonio in a contemptuous sense. ➡actually Antonio is neither a flatter (or a cringing man) nor an inn keeper.

Answer 2

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➡ shylock uses the phrase a fawning publican for Antonio in a contemptuous sense. ➡actually Antonio is neither a flatter (or a cringing man) nor an inn keeper.