highwayman

• اسم تاريخي يدل على قاطع طريق كان يتنقل على ظهر الخيل ويعترض المسافرين على الطرق العامة ويسلبهم، ولا سيما في القرنين السابع عشر والثامن عشر.

A historical noun referring to a robber who traveled on horseback and preyed upon travelers on public roads, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.

1. Historical robberC1formalbritish

   A robber, typically on horseback, who stopped and robbed travelers on public roads, especially in the 17th-19th centuries.

   قاطع الطريق

   • The highwayman demanded the travelers hand over their valuables.
   • Legends of the highwayman Dick Turpin are still told in England.
   • The highwayman was eventually captured and hanged for his crimes.

   المرادفاتbanditbrigandroad agentrobber