A highwayman robbed a foot passenger of his money.
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Highwayman
/ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/
Synonyms for "highwayman" (9 found)
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7 entriesgentleman thiefmasked robbermounted robbermythic outlawroadside robberromantic highwaymanromantic outlaw
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5 entrieshighway robberymasked robbermounted robberroad travelerroadside ambush
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A boy having sold a cow at the fair at Hereford, was way-laid by a highwayman, who at a convenient place demanded the money; on this the boy took to his heels and ran away but being overtaken by the highwayman, who dismounted, he pulled the money out of his pocket and strewed it about, and while the highwayman was picking it up, the boy jumped upon the horse and rode home.
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Tom became a highwayman.
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"Stand and deliver, or else!" threatened the highwayman.
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