highwayman

• Nom historique désignant un brigand qui voyageait à cheval et attaquait les voyageurs sur les grands chemins, en particulier aux XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles.

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.

   voleur de grand chemin

   • 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.

   Synonymesbanditbrigandroad agentrobber