to go (also Middle English wade) a-fishing. transferred (nonce-use) To rob on the highways.
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释义 | the mind > possession > taking > stealing or theft > robbery > rob [verb (intransitive)] > rob on highway (5) to go (also Middle English wade) a-fishing1604 to go (also Middle English wade) a-fishing. transferred (nonce-use) To rob on the highways. pad1639 intransitive. To practise highway robbery, usually on foot. Obsolete. footpad1871 intransitive. To act or behave in the manner of a footpad. Chiefly with about. Also transitive with it. Subcategories:— become a highwayman (2) |
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