highwayman
Pronunciation
  • (Canada) IPA: /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/
Noun

highwayman (plural highwaymen)

  1. (historical) A person usually mounted on horseback who robbed travelers on public roads.
    • 1906, Alfred Noyes, The Highwayman:
      The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.
    • 1977, Jimmy Webb, Highwayman (song):
      I was a highwayman / Across the coach roads I did ride / With sword and pistol by my side.
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