Highwayman

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪˈweɪmən/

Highwayman (noun)

  1. A person who steals from travellers on public roads, especially in the past.
  2. A robber who stops vehicles or people on a road and takes money or valuables, often using threats.

Examples

  • The road robber stopped travelers and demanded money.
  • Travelers feared the road robber on lonely roads.