road agent
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noun
(formerly) a highwayman, especially along stagecoach routes in the western U.S.
Origin:
1850–55
1850–55
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| road agent | |
| —n | |
| (US) (formerly) a bandit who robbed stagecoaches; highwayman | |
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Road agent
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example sentences
If you have a question dealing with a local road you should contact your local road agent.
The finance director, road agent or public works director, and/or other officials from each town should attend the briefing.
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