highwayman
noun/ˈhaɪweɪmən/
/ˈhaɪweɪmən/
(plural highwaymen
/ˈhaɪweɪmən/
/ˈhaɪweɪmən/
)- a man, usually on a horse and carrying a gun, who stole from travellers on public roads in the past
- Lady Sybil’s coach was held up by highwaymen on the Plymouth road.
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