highwayman
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mən noun, plural high·way·men.
(formerly) a holdup man, especially one on horseback, who robbed travelers along a public road.
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| —n , pl -men | |
| (formerly) a robber, usually on horseback, who held up travellers | |
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Highwayman
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The highwayman was medium size and wore a dark overcoat and a light straw hat.
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