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- Dictionarypublic house/ˌpʌblɪk ˈhaʊs/
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- 1. formal term for pub British
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A pub is in several countries a drinking establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term first appeared in England in the late 17th century, to differentiate private houses from those open to the public as alehouses, taverns and inns. Today, there is no strict definition, but CAMRA states a pub has four characteristics: Wikipedia