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highwaymen

/ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ noun · British & US
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What does highwaymen mean?

noun

A person who robs travelers on a highway, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries. A person who travels a long distance, especially by car, on a highway.

Example

"The highwaymen of old England were notorious for their bravery and cunning."

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