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The word highwayman is first known to be used in the year 1617; other euphemisms included knights of the road and gentlemen of the road.
en.wikipedia.org Twm takes the opportunity to make off with the highwayman's horse.
en.wikipedia.org To maintain his lifestyle he apparently became a highwayman but soon found himself in trouble with the law.
en.wikipedia.org The highwayman demands it and the farmer throws the money (in saddlebags or sewed in coat) off the road.
en.wikipedia.org To cure hiccups he would set his shirt on fire and used to dress as a highwayman and pounce on his unsuspecting guests.
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