HIGHWAYMAN

highjacker, highwayman, hijacker, road agent

(noun) a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

highwayman (plural highwaymen)

(historical) A person usually mounted on horseback who robbed travelers on public roads.

Synonyms

• (person who robbed travelers): See also highwayman

Source: Wiktionary


High"way`man, n.; pl. Highwaymen (.

Definition: One who robs on the public road; a highway robber.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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