Synonyms

road agent

American

noun

(formerly) a highwayman, especially along stagecoach routes in the western U.S.

road agent British

noun

(formerly) a bandit who robbed stagecoaches; highwayman

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Etymology

Origin of road agent

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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Paul Manson, the road agent in Wentworth, said he had already been plowing for about six hours Saturday when he encountered Greeson standing in the middle of the road around 8 a.m.

From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2023

I didn't think when I proposed you for sheriff," he remarked earnestly, "that I was proposing a road agent too.

From The Rider of Golden Bar by White, William Patterson

"Well, Mr. Johnson, it seems to be us a-keepin' house here to-night, don't it?" said the Girl, alone now with the road agent.

From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David

"But if a road agent did come here, I could offer 'im a drink an' he'd treat me like a perfect lady," contended the Girl, confidently.

From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David

Slowly the road agent parted the curtains and came forward in an attitude of dejection.

From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David

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