road agent

• Terme historique désignant un brigand ou un bandit qui attaquait les voyageurs sur les routes, en particulier dans l'Ouest américain. De nos jours, l'expression est considérée comme archaïque et rarement utilisée en anglais moderne.

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.

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

   Voleur de grand chemin

   • 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.