Lewis & Short

susceptor, ōris, m. [suscipio] (post-class.).

  1. I. One who undertakes any thing, an undertaker, contractor (syn.: conductor, redemptor): susceptores sollicitare, Just. 8, 3, 8: nemo militantium fiat susceptor defensorve causarum, Cod. Th. 2, 12, 6.
  2. II. A receiver, collector of taxes, etc., Cod. Th. 12, tit. 6; Cod. Just. 10, tit. 70; Amm. 17, 10, 4.
  3. III. One who takes into his house or harbors thieves, gamesters, etc., a receiver, gaming-house keeper, Dig. 11, 5, 1; Paul. Sent. 5, 3, 3.
  4. IV. A guardian, protector, Vulg. Psa. 3, 4; 41, 10; 90, 2 al.