Footpad (Noun)
Meaning
A highwayman who robs on foot.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious footpad was known to target unsuspecting travelers walking along the deserted roads at night.
- Legend has it that the infamous highwayman, who started as a footpad, eventually graduated to more lucrative heists on horseback.
- Travelers were warned to beware of a cunning footpad known to frequent the area.
- In those times, it was not uncommon for a footpad to strike in the dead of night.
- The infamous footpad left behind a string of muggings that kept local authorities on high alert.