Highwayman
noun
A man who used to steal from travelers on a road long time ago.
In the past, highwaymen were a big threat to people traveling on deserted roads.
Often appears as...
- stand and deliver highwayman
- notorious highwayman
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A man who used to steal from travelers on a road long time ago.
In the past, highwaymen were a big threat to people traveling on deserted roads.
Often appears as...
- stand and deliver highwayman
- notorious highwayman
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Crime
The term 'highwayman' refers to historic criminals, not modern ones.
Museums often have exhibits about the infamous deeds of highwaymen.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Use
'Highwayman' is no longer in everyday use, so it appears mostly in historical contexts.
The novel set in the 18th century detailed the exploits of a cunning highwayman.
Pro Tip 3/3Romanticized Image
Sometimes 'highwayman' is depicted with a romantic, rebellious image in stories and songs.
The ballad romantically portrayed the highwayman as a rogue hero.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Crime
The term 'highwayman' refers to historic criminals, not modern ones.
Museums often have exhibits about the infamous deeds of highwaymen.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Use
'Highwayman' is no longer in everyday use, so it appears mostly in historical contexts.
The novel set in the 18th century detailed the exploits of a cunning highwayman.
Pro Tip 3/3Romanticized Image
Sometimes 'highwayman' is depicted with a romantic, rebellious image in stories and songs.
The ballad romantically portrayed the highwayman as a rogue hero.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Crime
The term 'highwayman' refers to historic criminals, not modern ones.
Museums often have exhibits about the infamous deeds of highwaymen.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Use
'Highwayman' is no longer in everyday use, so it appears mostly in historical contexts.
The novel set in the 18th century detailed the exploits of a cunning highwayman.
Pro Tip 3/3Romanticized Image
Sometimes 'highwayman' is depicted with a romantic, rebellious image in stories and songs.
The ballad romantically portrayed the highwayman as a rogue hero.
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