road agent
The term "road agent" is mostly associated with the American Old West and refers to criminals who targeted travelers, especially on stagecoach routes.
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Definition
C1American Old West
(historical, archaic)A criminal who robs travelers on roads, particularly those using stagecoaches.
Example
- Road agents were a constant threat to stagecoach passengers in the 19th century.
C2Sales
(archaic)A traveling salesman.
Example
- In the past, road agents would go from town to town selling their goods.
Similar
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