highwayman meaning

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highwayman (noun): a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it.

Definition of highwayman

  1. a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it

    Synonyms: highjacker, hijacker, road agent

    Type of: holdup man

    Kinds: footpad, Turpin

Scrabble score: 25 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HI · words ending in AN · 10-letter words

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