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The term "highwaymen" originated in 17th-century England, referring to robbers who targeted travelers on public roads. The name combines "highway," indicating the main roads where these crimes occurred, with "men," signifying the male bandits who engaged in this criminal activity. Highwaymen were often depicted as dashing figures, romanticized in literature and folklore, which contributed to their lasting notoriety.

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