highwayman in a sentence
n.
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Definition
A highwayman is a robber who ambushes travelers on public roads, typically on horseback.
Crossword clues for highwayman
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "highwayman".
- Robber who ambushes travelers on a road.
- Outlaw riding a horse to steal from others.
- Criminal lurking on a public thoroughfare.
- Thief that attacks travelers in transit.
- Bandit who preys on those traveling by road.
Highwayman sentence examples
- The notorious highwayman was finally captured after years of evading the law.
- In the 18th century, many feared traveling alone for the threat of encountering a highwayman.
- Legends often romanticize the life of a highwayman, portraying them as charming rogues.
- The highwayman's mask concealed his identity as he demanded gold from the wealthy travelers.
- Local folklore tells tales of a highwayman who fell in love with a noblewoman he once robbed.