highwayman

[ hahy-wey-muh n ]

/ ˈhaɪˌweɪ mən /

(formerly) a holdup man, especially one on horseback, who robbed travelers along a public road.

Origin of highwayman

First recorded in 1640–50; highway + -man

"Now, look you here, Mr. Highwayman," he continued vindictively.

The Burglars' Club |Henry A. Hering
"A thousand apologies for putting your lordship to such inconvenience," growled the highwayman with affected humility.

Madame Flirt |Charles E. Pearce
Noel was a highwayman in brown-paper gaiters and bath towels and a cocked hat of newspaper.

The Wouldbegoods |E. Nesbit
Its not so easy to forget that our highwayman is sleeping across the hall.

The Automobile Girls Along the Hudson |Laura Dent Crane

"Help me to secure this highwayman," he said, pointing to Cunningham.

The Burglars' Club |Henry A. Hering

highwayman

/ (ˈhaɪˌweɪmən) /

(formerly) a robber, usually on horseback, who held up travellers