Highwayman (noun)

A robber who operates on or near a highway, especially one who waylays stagecoaches or travelers on horseback.

Origin:

The word "highwayman" comes from the word "highway" meaning a main road and "man" meaning a person.

Examples:

1. The highwayman held up the stagecoach and robbed the passengers.
2. The highwayman was notorious for his daring robberies and bold escapes.
3. The highwayman was finally caught and hanged for his crimes.
4. In the 18th century, highwaymen were a common threat to travelers on the main roads of England.
5. The romanticized image of the highwayman as a Robin Hood-like figure is a common trope in literature and film.