English Explanatory Dictionary

highwayman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-highwayman.wav

Word forms

highwayman highwaymen hi'way-man

Etymology

From highway + man.

Synonyms

highpad highwayman highwaywoman road agent scampsman Saint Nicholas' clerk Knight of Saint Nicholas Saint Nicholas' clergyman

Related words

highway robbery stand and deliver
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