Sentences

highwayman in a sentence

n.

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Definition

A highwayman is a robber who ambushes travelers on public roads, typically on horseback.

Sample Sentences

  1. The notorious highwayman was finally captured after years of evading the law.
  2. In the 18th century, many feared traveling alone for the threat of encountering a highwayman.
  3. Legends often romanticize the life of a highwayman, portraying them as charming rogues.
  4. The highwayman's mask concealed his identity as he demanded gold from the wealthy travelers.
  5. Local folklore tells tales of a highwayman who fell in love with a noblewoman he once robbed.