highwayman

Etymology

From highway + man.

noun

  1. (historical) A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.
    I was a highwayman / Across the coach roads I did ride / With sword and pistol by my side. 1977, Jimmy Webb, Highwayman

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