highwayman

[ hahy-wey-muh n ]

/ ˈhaɪˌweɪ mən /

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noun, plural high·way·men.

(formerly) a holdup man, especially one on horseback, who robbed travelers along a public road.

Words nearby highwayman

highway, highway code, highway contract route, highway patrol, highway robbery, highwayman, higoumenakia sign, hih, hii region, hiiumaa, hijab

Origin of highwayman

First recorded in 1640–50; highway + -man

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Examples from the Web for highwayman

"Now, look you here, Mr. Highwayman," he continued vindictively.
The Burglars' Club|Henry A. Hering
"A thousand apologies for putting your lordship to such inconvenience," growled the highwayman with affected humility.
Madame Flirt|Charles E. Pearce
Noel was a highwayman in brown-paper gaiters and bath towels and a cocked hat of newspaper.
The Wouldbegoods|E. Nesbit
Its not so easy to forget that our highwayman is sleeping across the hall.
The Automobile Girls Along the Hudson|Laura Dent Crane

"Help me to secure this highwayman," he said, pointing to Cunningham.
The Burglars' Club|Henry A. Hering

British Dictionary definitions for highwayman

highwayman

/ (ˈhaɪˌweɪmən) /

noun plural -men

(formerly) a robber, usually on horseback, who held up travellers

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highwayman

noun, plural high·way·men.

Words related to highwayman

Words nearby highwayman

Origin of highwayman

Examples from the Web for highwayman

British Dictionary definitions for highwayman

noun plural -men