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HIGHWAYMAN. A robber on the highway.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.
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Eden's delightful Victorian romance, The Lady and the Highwayman.
Highwayman's goals came from Liam Fiddes and David Kings.
What's most interesting is that the word "highwayman" has a double meaning: It can refer both to the bandit and the person who patrols the roadway.
HIGHWAYMAN Chris Dobey could signal the end of the road for darts legend Phil Taylor tonight - and he makes no cones about it.
Summary: The actor plays the real-life famed highwayman in the eponymous 'Kayamkulam Kochunni'
Prof Sharpe was asked to look further into the mystery by The York Dungeon, which is opening a new show about the notorious highwayman.
On the other hand, Rosie begins receiving calls from Bobby Womack saying "officer needs assistance." The problem is that Womack, a respected highwayman who patrolled the same route, died 35 years previously.
Speaking of epic, Ben Tripp's THE ACCIDENTAL HIGHWAYMAN (9780765335494, $17.99) is out just in time for holiday feature, and is a recommendation for young adult to adult audiences with its compelling story, set in 18th century England and centering around the servant of a notorious highwayman, Whistling Jack.
For details visit www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk/ladies-day FAMILY: Dance a horn pipe and discover life on board a pirate ship or dress as a Highwayman and hear their grisly fate.
IN a fast-paced game that saw 12 goals, Duck Athletic were beaten 7-5 at home by Highwayman.
"As I slowly approached, the leading horseman DELIVER: highwayman acknowledged me by bowing as he touched his right hand to the brim of his hat.
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