# highwayman

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ · frequency rank #64,424

## Definitions
1. A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.

## Etymology
From highway + man.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/highwayman