Highwayman

Pronunciation

• Canada IPA: /ˈhaɪˌweɪmÉ™n/

Origin

From highway + man.

Full definition of highwayman

Noun

1. (historical) A person usually mounted on horseback who robbed travelers on public roads.
• 1906, Alfred Noyes, “”:The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.
• 1977, Jimmy Webb, “Highwayman”:I was a highwayman
  Across the coach roads I did ride
  With sword and pistol by my side.

Synonyms

• (person who robbed travelers) bandit, road agent, robber