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highwayman

[ hahy-wey-muhn ]
/ 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.

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Origin of highwayman

First recorded in 1640–50; highway + -man

Words nearby highwayman

high-water mark, high waters, highway, Highway Code, highway contract route, highwayman, highway patrol, highway robbery, high wine, high wire, high-wire act
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Words related to highwayman

outlaw, desperado, thief, bandit, crook, criminal, brigand, rider, footpad, road agent

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British Dictionary definitions for highwayman

highwayman
/ (ˈhaɪˌweɪmən) /

noun plural -men

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