Synonyms of highwayman
7 similar words
Another word for highwayman is highpad. Other synonyms of highwayman are highwaywoman.
Synonyms and similar words for highwayman
nounA person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.
- highpadHighwayman.
- highwaywomanThe female equivalent of a highwayman.
- road agentA criminal who accosts travelers and robs them.
- scampsmanHighwayman.
- Saint Nicholas' clerkA highwayman.
- Knight of Saint Nicholas
- Saint Nicholas' clergyman
Meaning of highwayman
- noun A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.
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Questions about synonyms of highwayman
- What is another word for highwayman?
- Highwayman has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as highpad and highwaywoman.
- What does highwayman mean?
- Highwayman means a person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.
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