road agent

• Término histórico para un ladrón o bandido que asaltaba a los viajeros en los caminos, especialmente en el Viejo Oeste de Estados Unidos. Hoy en día la frase se considera anticuada y rara vez se usa en inglés moderno.

A historical term for a highwayman or bandit who robbed travelers on roads, particularly in the American Old West. The phrase is now considered archaic and rarely used in modern English.

1. Historical highway robberC2formalamerican

   A person who robbed travelers on roads, especially in the American Old West.

   bandido de caminos

   • The road agent stopped the stagecoach and demanded valuables.
   • In the 19th century, road agents were a constant threat to travelers.
   • The sheriff captured the notorious road agent after a long chase.